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This Sophisticated Architectural Gem Becomes Even More Spectacular at Night
Even the most impressive modern rustic tiny homes will seem modest when compared to the jaw-dropping Orchid by New Frontier Design. That's what happens when architectural design and unleashed creativity meet tiny living. With designs like the Orchid, it's easy to see why even pretentious ...
Juiced Bikes' New JetCurrent Pro E-Bike Offers Style, Great Performance, and Portability
E-bikes have greatly evolved over the last few years. From bulky, awkward machines with limited battery life, they have slowly developed into lighter, more appealing, and more powerful two-wheelers. That's because riders nowadays are looking for fast electric bikes that can offer them the ...
Ford Explorer ST Drags Toyota GR Supra, Unexpected Rivalry Yields Surprise Result
Following intense coverage of big events like the Street Car Takeover at Bradenton Motorsports Park in Florida or the mind-bending action at 2024's edition of TX2K at Texas Motorplex, the good folks over at the racing-focused ImportRace channel on YouTube are back to their usual venue - Island ...
Interested in a BMW M7? You Can't Have One, but You Can Get G-Power's Tuned 750i Instead
A new BMW 7 Series is out and getting ready to blow two candles off its birthday cake. However, G-Power has decided to ignore its controversial design and tune the heck out of its predecessor. You may be wondering what is new on the pictured car. After all, it retains the large grille, the ...
Audi RS E-tron GT prototype drive
Claims of a broader operating window and improved EV stats for Taycan sibling Sometimes we will drive a new car under embargo, securing early access in return for not writing about it until a certain date. Usually, that’s only a few days or so after the drive, but on occasion, event ...
2025 Toyota 4Runner Digitally Squats on Large Aftermarket Wheels: Does It Look Stylish?
The Japanese automaker Toyota has a quartet of specialized 4x4 mid-size offerings ready for the US automotive market this year – 2024 Lexus GX 550, 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser, and N400 Tacoma, plus the all-new 2025 4Runner off-road SUV. Naturally, it's all thanks to the massive investment into ...
Rendering: All-New 2025 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé Steals Taycan DNA to Look Sleeker
Mercedes-AMG models are never cheap – they're neither affordable to buy nor exude cheapness in terms of design. Although, one could also say they're exaggerating sometimes. For example, just recently, we learned that the 25-unit, US-exclusive 2024 Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S Edition 1 has ...
The Elegant and Spacious Carolina Coast Tiny Is a Vision in White
Tiny living enthusiasts with a nostalgic affection for traditional-style family homes would most likely fall in love with this stunning tiny home that exudes classic elegance and understated luxury through every pore. Carolina Coast is the name of a Handcrafted Movement tiny house model that's ...
Inside Giant Factory That Builds US Army Armored Humvees, Real Fortresses on Wheels
Monstrously big. Rudimentarily basic. Robustly designed. A fortress on wheels. This is the HMMWV that rolls off the production line of the Red River Army Depot in Texas. The vehicles are being phased out from the frontline service. But the army still heavily relies on them. And this is how they ...
Dodge Durango R/T Drag Races Acura MDX Type S, They're Worlds Apart
Which is quicker in the quarter mile between a Durango with the Eagle V8 and an MDX with the J30AC V6? Sam CarLegion is much obliged to answer that question with two drag races at Dunville Autodrome in the province of Ontario, Canada. Pictured in black, the MDX weighs in at 4,741 pounds (2,150 ...
Air New Zealand Makes Historic Sustainable Aviation Fuel Purchase
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is unanimously considered the fastest, most efficient way to reduce aviation-related emissions while old fleets continue to operate. Still, the absence of large-scale productivity makes it a scarce resource, which is why every small step in the right direction ...
Ford Opens the Order Books for 2024 F-150 Lightning, Now Starting as Low as $62,995
The Blue Oval wants to keep the sales advancement of the all-electric F-150 Lightning and joins Tesla's EV price wars in anticipation of new foes like the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST and (continue reading...)
2024 Nissan Qashqai Refresh Brings Quirky Design, Fresh Tech, N-Design Trim, e-Power
The Japanese automaker introduces Europe to the mid-cycle refresh of the third generation of the original compact crossover SUV - and it's a looker, for sure, even though not everything it shows is entirely original. America may not see the return of the Nissan Rogue Sport because (continue ...
1937 Talbot 105 Darracq, Once Held Together With Cable Ties, Is Now a Gorgeous Champion
There are happy-ending stories, and then there's Charlie Elliott's story of buying a 1937 Talbot Darracq held together with cable ties, restoring it over the course of the next six years, and then seeing it awarded a top prize at Pebble Beach. The former can't hold a candle to the latter. ...
YouTuber Teaches Us How To Make a Budget DIY Micro Camper With a Slideout for a UTV
The world of campers is a grand place, so grand, in fact, that these days you can even find instructions on how to build one on the back of a friggin UTV! That's precisely what Haxman has done here, and it's time to dive deeper to see what sort of "RV" you can be living out of these days. ...
Volkswagen Puts a Price Tag on the ID.7 Tourer, Hot GTX To Follow This Summer
Roughly two months ago, Volkswagen pulled the cover off the ID.7 Tourer. The model is a station wagon version of the sedan, boasting an improved cargo area and a shooting brake-like back end. Fast forward to today (April 16, 2024), and the (continue reading...)
Michigan Barn Opens Up To Reveal Big Mopar Stash With Rare Dodge, Plymouth Gems
Individual Mopar barn finds are cool, but it all becomes even better when a big building opens up to reveal an entire stash. And when the said collection includes rare gems from the golden muscle car era, it's pretty much barn-find heaven. And that's exactly what you're about to see here. ...
Volkswagen ID 7 Tourer electric estate priced from £52,240
The ID 7 Tourer is proportionally identical to the ID 7 saloon New EV arrives to take on the BMW i5 Touring as one of the few electric estates on sale Volkswagen is now taking orders for the new ID 7 Tourer, pricing the sleek electric estate from £52,240 - slightly higher than ...
Rivian Launches Charging Scores To Allow Owners To Choose the Best Charging Stations
Earlier this month, Rivian started internal testing of the 2024.11 update. The most important change was a new scoring system for the charging stations, allowing owners to filter out bad or slow stations. The update has been rolled out to customers, and Rivian has shared more information about ...
Used BMW 1 Series 2015-2019 review
It's sporty on paper and can be had from just £4k, but does it deliver? We consider the 1 Series as a used buy... Despite having a smaller, less practical cabin than its conventional rivals, the old BMW 1 Series (F20/F21) for many years featured regularly in the UK’s top-sellers ...
Lockheed Martin to Make $17 Billion-Worth of New Ballistic Missile Interceptors
The term Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) has been floating around in military circles and beyond for almost half a decade now. It's a term born in the minds of the people from the Missile Defense Agency as a means to designate the "most modern, reliable, and technically advanced interceptor ...
This Monstrous 4x4 Ambulance Is a Big-Budget Camper Packed With Ingenious Features
Most of the ambulances I've written about lately were budget-friendly projects. Today, I'm switching things up by covering an ambulance turned mobile home that wasn't cheap to build. But was the end result worth the extra investment? That's up to you to decide once you get the full picture ...
Digitally Redesigned 2025 Kia Sportage Reveals Bold Exterior Choices, High-Tech Interior
Just recently, when we discussed the first quarter sales performance of the Asian carmakers in America, Hyundai and Kia got an honorable mention because, despite their daringness, things aren't exactly rosy over there. For example, Toyota wants to steal the crown of... (continue reading...)
Audi Q6 e-tron: 6 big things you need to know
The Audi Q6 e-tron marks a major leap forward for Audi's all-electric design and technology There’s a lot to love about the new Audi Q6 e-tron, so we’ve highlighted just some of the features that prove it’s an electric game-changer Every story of technological progress has ...
America, This Is Your Upcoming All-New 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan!
Volkswagen unveiled the third-generation Tiguan in Europe last fall, and it's a two-row proposal. But America's upcoming Tiguan has nothing in common with it. Instead, it is based on the Tayron sold in Asia and will launch for the 2025 model year with seating for up to seven. ... (continue ...
Two-Door Dually Tesla Cybertruck Feels Like Batman's Next Ride in Fantasy Land
Although at the end of last year, things couldn't look rosier for Tesla – with the Model Y breaking sales records all over the world and the Cybertruck finally launched on the market – now it's suddenly in a world of hurt. No, it's not just the perceived EV slowdown hurting the business, ...
The Craziest Thing You'll See Today: Car in the Water, Passengers Couldn't Be Happier
Drive straight into the water, activate the Emergency Floating Mode, and keep going. Your car will get you to your destination. But remember one thing! Don't try it unless it is a YangWang U9 that you are driving. A video of the YangWang U9 SUV floating on water as i... (continue reading...)
Ford Recalls Bronco Sport Fake Hood Scoop Because It May Detach While Driving
Back in the olden days, hood scoops were – more often than not – functional. But when it comes to modern vehicles, hood scoops rarely serve a functional purpose. The Ford Motor Company's Bronco Sport 2021 – 2024 Air Design Matte Black Hood Scoop, for example, is all show and no extra ...
New Ford Mustang Super Snake? What Is Shelby American up to This Time?
Shelby American is working on something that is supposed to be a secret until later… today. Taking a wild guess, we would go as far as saying it should be a Ford Mustang Super Snake. A supercharger, aggressive styling, and improved aerodynamics are part of the plan. If the previous Shelby ...
Polaris Revamps RANGER Lineup for 2025, Touts RANGER CREW XP 1000 Texas Edition
We're no stranger to Polaris' RANGER line of utility side-by-sides around here. From our test drive of the all-electric RANGER XP Kinetic about 18 months ago and the RANGER XD 1500 last year, we have it on good authority that the RANGER is one of the most refined lines of UTVs ever put ...
Stock Ram 1500 TRX Drag Races Hennessey H850 Cadillac Escalade-V, It's Not Even Close
Hennessey Performance Engineering recently introduced the H850 upgrade package for the Cadillac Escalade-V. Although it's not as impressive as the H1000 upgrade package, 850 ponies at the crankshaft are more than plenty in a full-size luxury SUV with truck underpinnings. To demonstrate how much ...
Ford Mustang marks 60th birthday with 800-car party in UK
Whichever kind of Mustang lights your fire, it was on show Hundreds of Mustangs lined up at the British Motor Museum to celebrate the everyman sports car’s 60th birthday Every country has its car: Mini, Volkswagen Beetle, Fiat 500, Renault 5 – each bound up intrinsically with ...
This Autonomous eVTOL Designed in Brazil Wants to Make Air Logistics Better
Moya isn't as famous as other autonomous eVTOLs (electric vertical takeoff and landing) designed for the cargo industry, but it's ambitious enough to get to the top. The aircraft is currently halfway through the final testing campaign and doing great. Air logistics are becoming increasingly ...
Delays expected as M25 to close for second time on 10-13 May
The closure will last a full weekend from junction 9 (A243 Leatherhead) to junction 10 (A3 Wisley) National Highways has warned drivers to expect heavier delays than during the previous closure National Highways has detailed the second M25 closure of the year, as the government ...
Virtually Revived Mitsubishi Eclipse Ralliart Switches to RWD Courtesy of Nissan
During the first quarter of the year, Nissan finally overcame Toyota in one sales department on the US market – their legacy two-door RWD sports cars, with the Z selling better than the GR Supra. Well, it's not all roses and daffodils because although Nissan's Z soared 44% compared to the ...
211K Brand New Toyota Priuses Suffer From Sudden Rear Door Opening Syndrome, Recall Issued
The Toyota Prius is one of the most famous vehicles in the world. Born in late 1997 as the world's first mass-produced hybrid car, it was quickly adopted by celebrities (despite its quirky looks) who wanted to advertise themselves as the promoters of cleaner living. Since 1997 the automotive ...
Tesla Prepares Cybertruck Feature-Packed Update, Including Cabin Overheat Protection
Tesla announced a massive Spring Release software update with new features tailored for distinct models. In the case of the Cybertruck, the highlights are the ability to power your home during an outage via Powershare, an improved turning circle, and cabin overheating protection. The latter has ...
The 2025 Toyota 4Runner Looks Good in Any Color As Long as It's Green
Only a week has passed since Toyota unveiled the 2025 4Runner, and every fan out there is on pins and needles, willing to see more of it. Before the automaker releases the color lineup, they have been toying around with historic color options for the model. And we must admit that the ...
Trek's District 4 Equipped Is the All-Round Bike You Never Knew You Wanted or Needed
It's difficult to create a bicycle that strikes the perfect balance between capability and price. Well, this time around, we'll be exploring Trek's District 4 Equipped, a nimble urban machine designed to be your go-to vehicle if you're looking to get or stay in shape or just looking to save ...
2025 Mercedes-AMG CLE 63 Spied, It's a C 63 Dressed in Different Attire
Every Mercedes fan and their pet knows about the CLE. It is the replacement to the two-door versions of the E- and C-Class, offered in two body styles: coupe and cabriolet. They are also aware of the AMG CLE 53 and are probably excited about the range-topping 63. It was the l... (continue ...
2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Boasts New Infotainment, More Safety Kit, Two Battery Options
Pricier than both direct rivals from the Ford Motor Company and Stellantis, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has entered the 2025 model year with even higher prices. The fossil-fuel range now starts at $50,900 sans the ridiculously high $2,295 destination and delivery charge, whereas the 2024 model ...
Alfa Romeo to politicians: forget about names and save the industry
The Milano's name change to Junior was also to avoid being drawn into a political row Boss speaks out after brand changes name of new crossover due to criticism from Italian industry minister Alfa Romeo boss Jean-Philippe Imparato has urged European politicians to focus ...
Taxi maker LEVC reveals interior for eight-seat luxury MPV
LEVC L380 is based on LEVC's new Space Oriented Architecture for MPVs and vans Chinese-made LEVC L380 EV – named after the world's largest airliner – will be launched here by 2026 LEVC, the maker of the London taxi, has revealed the interior design of its upcoming luxurious, ...
UK is most suited country in Europe to mass EV adoption, data shows
Key to the claim by analytics firm Geotab is the low average daily mileage driven by UK fleets The UK is the most suited market in Europe to the mass-adoption of EVs, especially fleets, according to new data that analysed 1.3 million vehicles across seven countries. In its 'Taking charge: ...
Panther Solo 2: The Pioneering 4WD Mid-Engine Sports Car That Time Forgot
About five years before the legendary McLaren F1, another intriguing mid-engine machine was born in England with the promise of kickstarting a revolution in the sports car market. When discussing England's most prestigious sports car manufacturers, enthusiasts often mention Lotus, Jaguar, Aston ...
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 84)
This week we have a wide-ranging interview about Matt Becker and JLR's current and future work This week Steve and Matt speak from the offices of JLR, where they meet Matt Becker, a chief JLR engineer Episode 84 of the Autocar podcast My Week In Cars finds our resident car hacks ...
Top App Broken on Android Auto, the Only Workaround Is a Big No-No
One of the main Android Auto benefits is the Google Assistant integration, which allows users to send messages while they drive hands-free. The experience relies on voice commands, so drivers can interact with their apps, which feature Google Assistant and Android... (continue reading...)
This Ugly Chair Costs $5,179 Because It's Actually a Porsche
Porsche is the maker of some really fine cars, and no argument is needed to prove that statement. Just like no argument is needed to justify the high prices the German carmaker is asking for its fine products, because its cars are by no means expensive if you consider what they have to offer. ...
New £46,925 Audi S3 gets performance boost and RS technology
S3 Sportback and S3 Saloon now make 329bhp and 310lb ft Power boost and torque splitter upgrade for Audi’s hot hatchback and saloon pair Pricing and specification details have been revealed for the new Audi A3 and Audi S3, which both gain a wide-reaching overhaul for 2024 ...
What Happens Here? Apple Maps Car Pulled Over, Caught on Bus-Only Street
You'd think that working for Apple and driving all day to capture imagery for Apple Maps is an easy job, but driving an Apple car (not that kind of Apple Car) might sometimes end up with a fine. Recent Look Around imagery spotted by eagle-eyed redditor Mashdash10 and shared on the social ...
A Quirky Enclosed Kitchen Makes This Single-Level Tiny Home Extra Special
Even the tiniest homes on wheels are never boring when it comes to design – there's always room for out-of-the-box ideas and unusual solutions that work, no matter the restrictions. This beautiful Kiwi tiny house uses two slide-out sections to create an atypical layout with awesome results. ...
Thor's Talavera Camper Van Is AWD Ford Fun With a Luxury Airliner Interior Fit for Couples
I recently received an e-mail from my correspondence at Thor Motor Coach telling me all about one of their most awaited machines, the Talavera. In short, it's a campervan sitting on a Ford Transit Trail chassis built by one of the world's leading names in luxury motorhomes. Take a seat, balance ...
Tuned Cadillac Escalade-V Lays Down 695 Wheel Horsepower on the Hennessey Dyno
Be it standard or long wheelbase, Cadillac's range-topping sport utility vehicle can be had with a choice of three powerplants, beginning with a torquey inline-six turbo diesel. Higher up the spectrum, customers are presented with either the 6.2-liter small block or a supercharged version ...
2025 Lotus Eletre US Pricing Information Confirmed, Two Versions Available
Revealed with much pomp in 2022, the Eletre is the very first Lotus to come in the form of a sport utility vehicle. It's also the first Lotus to be manufactured in China. Hailing from Wuhan, the Eletre will reach customers in the United States of America in the fourth quarter of 2024 for the ...
Low-Mileage 2020 Chevy Camaro Yenko/SC Stage II With 1,000 HP Just Sold for New Z06 Money
If you’re in the market for a sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro and all you want is to enjoy the muscle car life at its finest, finding a used ZL1 is still probably the way to go. The ZL1 is a well-rounded machine, and you can get a nice, 2022 or 2023 low-mileage example for around $65,000, ...
Tesla Removed All Inventory Discounts in the US in a Bid To Overhaul Its Sales System
Tesla is amidst a major strategic overhaul as it prepares for the next growth wave. The lackluster sales in the first quarter were followed by important changes to the company's structure, including a 10% trimming of its global workforce and key executive reshuffling. Elon Musk confirmed that ...
Autocar magazine 17 April: on sale now
This week in Autocar... Alfa Romeo's M3-beater detailed, Skoda's Swiss army knife driven, and Jeep's global success story detailed This week in Autocar, we detail Alfa Romeo's new BMW M3-beater, drive Skoda's Swiss army knife, and find out why the boss of Jeep is bullish about ...
Eleventh-Generation Honda Accord Is Finally Ready for the Land Down Under
Born in 1976, the Honda Accord nameplate has become a staple of the mid-size family sedan business – the eternal runner-up to the best-selling Toyota Camry, at least in America. In other parts of the world, although the eleventh generation (continue reading...)
2025 Alpine A110 RS Continues Testing, Le Mans 24 Hours 2024 Premiere Mooted
In production since 2017, the Alpine A110 harks back to the original from the 1960s with a four-cylinder engine and rear-wheel drive. A superb-looking berlinetta that also happens to be very light by modern sports car standards, the overly expensive A110 is nearing its production life cycle. ...
Rendering: Cadillac and Lincoln Sedans Meet Up to Relive the Land Yacht Memories
America used to be the battlefield of traditional luxury cars from Cadillac and Lincoln some time ago – but nowadays, they're relegated to the background as the ICE versus EV war takes hold. On the zero emissions side, we find passenger cars like the Tesla Model S (Plaid), the Lucid Air... ...
Tesla Prepares Massive 'Spring Release' Software Update, but Not Everyone Will Benefit
Tesla is preparing one of the most important software updates of 2024. The so-called Spring Update introduces a new user interface, expanded Autopilot visualizations, and Auto Shift Beta, among the most important changes. However, not all features will roll out to all vehicles, as many are ...
Honda unwraps new Ye series of EVs, including sleek GT
The first three cars in the Ye line-up include the Ye GT concept (centre) A second set of Ye EVs will be revealed in the coming months, completing the six-car line-up for China Honda has announced a new series of electric cars for China, three of which will be displayed at the ...
2025 GMC Yukon Gets an Early Unofficial Unveiling
Are you under the impression that the GMC Yukon is a bit outdated? You are not alone; the automaker also feels the same way. As a result, a refreshed iteration is right around the corner. Mind you, it won't be an entirely new product, as the outgoing one is only a few years old, and GMC wants ...
Texas Dealer Refuses To Sell 2023 Challenger Demon 170 for $160,000, Nobody Cowboyed Up
Trying to buy a barely driven 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 without paying top dollar in the state of Texas is easier said than done. You’d need to be John Dutton or something, just in case the seller is willing to let themselves get charmed. Actually, you might want to let Beth Dutton ...
Beta’s Charge Cube for Electric Aircraft Officially Certified
Beta Technologies' most recent product in its electric charging range is now officially the only charger designed specifically for electric aircraft that's also UL-certified. Beta Technologies is widely known as the developer of the Alia eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing), which has ...
One Year Later, Android Auto Coolwalk Still Lacks an Essential Feature
The debut of the Coolwalk interface in Android Auto was received with much excitement from Google's user base, especially as the company originally promised to start its rollout approximately half a year earlier. The Coolwalk ... (continue reading...)
2024 Lexus NX Overtrail Is Not a Rugged Off-Roader and It Knows It
Lexus is not a carmaker we come across every day on the streets of the towns we live in. And despite what the company would have you believe with its current lineup, it's even less so a name one usually encounters off the beaten path. Born in 1898 as the luxury arm of Toyota, Lexus has grown ...
Crispy 1968 Dodge Charger 383 Four-Speed Needs To Explain That R/T Badge to a New Buyer
For some unknown reason, Dodge’s reworked second-generation Charger became a cult icon of the muscle car age, and it rides a very high horse in today’s market. Perhaps it is a compensational turn of the tables after the decades in which these (continue reading...)
Genimax HR Is a Versatile Micro-Camper Ready for Year-Round Adventures
With the growing trend toward minimalism and compact travel trailers, those who are currently on the market for a small, super-lightweight, and easy-to-set-up RV that they can use to explore the wonderful outdoors are spoiled for choice. But while most options available on the market are meant ...
The 911 Turbo S Is Old News, Rezvani's 750-HP RR1 Is the $400K Carbon Fiber Track Weapon
Porsche does a pretty good job at building cars, and usually, the end product is at least great, if not better than that. That’s why it might look suspicious to see someone putting a new twist on a brand-new 2024 Porsche model while calling it ‘Retro.’ Unless, of course, said someone ...
1962 Chevrolet Nova Convertible Emerges As a Family-Owned Surprise, All-Original
While I'm a huge Impala fan and absolutely adore the 1961 model, I have to admit that the first Nova was a fantastic car. Sure, it wasn't as powerful as an Impala Super Sport and lacked the potent engines offered on the full-size model, but the 1962 Nova was a truly beautiful car. It's one ...
Toyota Land Cruiser '250' Is Much Cheaper at Home Than America, Even the Special Editions
The Japanese automaker's American division was quicker to release the returning 2024 Land Cruiser into the wild, but other markets are now following its lead, with Japan at the forefront. Toyota has a spectacular quartet of mid-size off-road offerings for the very i... (continue reading...)
This Sleek 20-Foot Tiny Home Boasts a Well-Organized Interior With Plenty of Amenities
People choose to go tiny for various reasons, including a desire to go back to a simpler way of life, reduce their environmental footprint, and achieve financial freedom. But the greatest appeal of tiny homes, especially those built on wheels, lies in their versatility and the possibility ...
Florida Man Refuses To Sell 1970 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am for $72,500, Rebuilt V8 Stuns
The design of the second-generation Pontiac Firebird is a tale of two eras. It still features some traditional “Coke bottle” styling cues from the 60s, despite the general design being more swoopy, as some put it. It even has a few angular elements that you would have never envisioned ...
Google Maps Gets a Subtle Feature That Makes Perfect Sense on Android Auto
Android Auto keeps evolving on all fronts, but the updates released by Google don't always bring significant changes and new features. Refining the experience also comes down to subtle improvements that users could sometimes even miss. This is the ... (continue reading...)
Plymouth Road Runner Drags Chevy Corvette and Buick Regal, One Is a Nine-Second Monster
After all that massive coverage of big events like the Street Car Takeover at Bradenton Motorsports Park in Florida or the mind-stopping action at 2024's edition of TX2K at Texas Motorplex, the good folks over at the racing-focused ImportRace channel on YouTube are back to their usual venue ...
2025 Toyota Camry Starting MSRP Confirmed, It's More Affordable Than Equivalent 2024 Model
Revealed in late 2023 with styling influences from the Prius, the ninth-gen Camry now has a price tag. As per Toyota's online configurator, the newcomer is $28,400 excluding the $1,095 freight charge as opposed to $26,420 for the 2024 Toyota Camry. Said comparison is a bit off the mark, though, ...
British Billionaire Has Iconic Vintage Yacht Refitted for $13M, Sells It for Only $8M
Someone became the new lucky owner of the majestic 55-meter (180 feet) Lady A, and we mean that literally because it looks like a bargain. Not only is this one of the most iconic vessels launched at the beginning of the superyacht era and one of the few of its kind built in Japan, but it also ...
All-Original 1953 Hudson Hornet Is Still Fabulous After 32 Years in a Barn
In 2022, Dodge gave the Alfa Romeo Tonale a makeover and launched it as the Hornet. It was its first compact SUV since the Nitro. The crossover also revived the Hornet name after 45 years. American Motors previously used it on a compact car. However, AMC wasn't the first company to sell ...
$3.35 Billion NASA Drone Gets Final Approval to Study the Surface of Saturn's Moon Titan
In late 2023 American space agency NASA was still looking with hope in its eyes at the president's fiscal year 2025 budget request, hoping that its many exciting missions planned for the next few years will be squeezed in there somehow. One mission, in particular, targeting Saturn's Moon ...
Japan’s Biggest Helicopter Charter Company to Operate 50 Electric Air Taxis
Eve Air Mobility's latest customer is one of the most important names in Japan's public aviation, and it sets another milestone on this Brazilian company's journey to conquer the Asia-Pacific region. Eve is one of the very few eVTOL makers worldwide that are backed by an established, heavy-d... ...
Tesla Model 3 Performance Fleet Ready for Export From the Shanghai Port
Tesla fans eagerly await an official announcement of the Model 3 Performance sales start. This might be closer than anticipated, as Tesla is hoarding a fleet of Model 3 Performance vehicles at the Shanghai Southport terminal. Intriguingly, the cars in the aerial footage have the spoilers ...
Ford Celebrates 60 Years of Mustang in Europe With Fresh Ideas and GTD Surprise
The Blue Oval company is very happy that its legendary Mustang pony car is now more mature and wiser than ever at 60 - though it's also still very young in spirit and performance. Just as a reminder, the original Ford Mustang – the initiator of an all-new niche called pony cars – first went ...
Brand-New 2024 Ford F-450 Super Duty Limited Ends Up on eBay, Must Be on Steroids
This brand-new Ford F-450 Super Duty Limited looks like a wolf in sheep's clothing. With its light gray paintwork, it could trick you into believing it is a tamed pickup truck, ready to submissively follow orders. Oh, no, no way in the world! It is obviously a truck on steroids that left its ...
Real K-Code Super Sport: 1972 Chevy Nova SS Emerges With Sequoia Green Paint, Still Runs
Leaving aside all the other changes that made their way to the 1972 Nova, one of the most notable achievements this year was the popularity of the V8 engine lineup. The Nova launched in 1962 with four- and six-cylinder engines exclusively, but customers rapidly expressed the need for more ...
The 2024 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE Retails at $83,900 in the US
One of the most obnoxiously named cars in automotive history will arrive in dealerships nationwide this quarter. The 2024 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE costs $83,900 before destination, which adds $1,150 to the final price. Except for a name that needs explaining to peeps who are not into ...
Customers Have Been Waiting for Years To Get This Car! The Aspark Owl Is Totally Insane
It broke every record it set its mind to. It has almost 2,000 horsepower. It flashes along the racetrack like no other road-legal car. This is the Aspark Owl, and one is already going under the hammer via Supercar Blondie’s new dealership in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. Four electric ...
Car Goes Airborne, Slams Into Californian Home and Damages Four Vehicles in the Process
This is the kind of story that you have to see to believe. A doorbell camera captured the moment a car went airborne and slammed into a home in Jurupa Valley, California. The damage is huge. Where did that come from? It could have only ended up there if it flew. Which, as strange as it may ...
Czech Hybrid-Electric VTOL Maker Launches a Large-Scale Testbed
Zuri is a name worth remembering in the European AAM (Advance Air Mobility) landscape. This Czech startup is developing a VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) that promises increased performance due to hybrid-electric propulsion; combined with a generous five-seat cabin, this could take Zuri's ...
NHTSA Upgrages Probe Into Inadvertent AEB Allegations From Honda CR-V and Accord Owners
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is aware of 2,876 reports involving vehicles with unique VINs from Honda owners alleging inadvertent activation of the Collision Mitigation Braking System. The federal watchdog asked American Honda Motor Co. for more details about said ...
Solid Rocket Engine Named After the King of Gods Ready to Thunder in the Skies Over U.S.
It was back in June 2023 when we first got word of a new breed of solid rocket engine being in the works, and here we are less than a year later faced with the prospect of the engine's impending commercial use. Enter the Zeus. Zeus is a design by American defense contractor Kratos, mad... ...
2024 Lucid Air Grand Touring Gets Sapphire-Grade Gear for Killer Range and Faster Charging
There are presently enough electric vehicles in the world to allow us to make various kinds of classifications, to compare them in our quest to make the best decision about our next car. Most of the time, the criteria we use are personal, but there are more pragmatic things to consider as well. ...
1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Boasts Original Paint and a Performance Option We All Love
1969 was a big year for the Ford Mustang. With sales having dropped by a whopping 32% percent in 1968, Ford decided to introduce new performance-oriented options in 1969. In addition to the Boss 302 and 429 homologation specials, FoMoCo also unleashed the Mach 1. Available ... (continue reading...)
The Maserati Tridente Powerboat Beautifully Complements Your New GranCabrio Folgore
Matching your luxury car with your luxury powerboat is the billionaire spin on matching your undies with your socks or various accessories to the rest of your outfit. It's not something that is a general recommendation, but a non-negotiable must. So, with the introduction of the brand new ...
Virtual Ram Power Wagon SUV Is Stellantis' CGI Response to the Chevrolet Suburban
The Power Wagon nameplate is a veritable chameleon across the Mopar side of the automotive industry. So, why not another morphing, especially if it's a virtual one and doesn't hurt anyone? Initially, the Power Wagon began its life back in 1945 (and lived fruitfully until 1980) as a four-wh... ...
This Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse Is a Transformers-Themed Hypercar Based in Madrid
Hala Madrid! Man, what a special city that is. You’ve got arguably the greatest soccer team in the world playing at the Bernabéu, plus a collection of superstars driving some of the coolest cars in the world. Well, I hope none of them are the jealous type, because Madrid also happens to be ...
Lana Del Rey Arrives in Style at Coachella, Rides the Ryvid Anthem Bike Standing Up
Three-time MTV Music Awards winner Lana Del Rey made her Coachella Grand Entrance on a motorcycle, and people went online to check out the make and model. It turns out that it is a Ryvid Anthem electric motorcycle. Lana Del Rey and her dancers stunned everyone at Coachella when they went ...
2025 Acura MDX Gets Four Types of CGI Aftermarket Wheels to Look Virtually Sporty
One Asian carmaker barely reached a little over 28k sales in America during the first quarter of the year, while most others thrived – with a couple of exceptions. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is dead last among mass-market automakers active in ... (continue reading...)
Defunct Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Drags Surviving R35 Nissan GT-R, Obliteration Follows
Oddly enough, the L-bodied third-generation Dodge Challenger pony/muscle car and the R35 Nissan GT-R grand tourer sports car have a few things in common aside from the obvious need for speed. For starters, they're both relics in terms of modern automotive industry terms – following along the ...
Google Maps Gets a New-Generation Feature, Some Drivers Won't Like It
Back in 2021, Google embarked on an ambitious mission that put Google Maps at the forefront of its efforts to reduce vehicle emissions and cut the carbon footprint when the app is in charge of navigation to a user-defined destination. The e... (continue reading...)
Race-Ready BMW S 1000 RR Will Debut Game-Changing Dymag x Roland Sands Wheels on the Track
The motorcycle industry is a very dynamic one, with a lot of things happening almost on a daily basis. Yet it's not every day that we get to hear news about a new kind of motorcycle wheel being released, a piece of hardware that is described by its makers, with no trace of modesty, as "a new ...
Land Rover Defender 110 Becomes World's First EV SUV Retrofit to Use In-Wheel Motors
It's a curious thing, the transformation the automotive industry is currently going through. Not only did the electrification bug engulf almost the entire group of the planet's major carmakers, but it is now spreading to smaller players as well, including the ones that are in the business ...
Ford Recalls Certain 2024 Maverick Vehicles for Incorrect Tire and Loading Information
A handful of Maverick pickup trucks have been hit with a recall caused by a codification error. More specifically, the Dearborn-based automaker produced the subject vehicles with a TREAD label containing incorrect spare tire size, cold tire inflation pressure, and payload information. The ...
Ford Gifts Its Mustang GT3 IMSA Factory Cars the Ghosts of Past Champion Racers
Celebrating past events and accomplishments is something we humans regularly get to do. After all, this is the only way of remembering and honoring everything that got us where we are now. The problem is, not all of us are good at it. Over the past few days, American carmaker Ford has been ...
This 1964 Studebaker Wagonaire Is a Rare Hauler With an Even Rarer Feature
Although it emerged from WW2 in strong financial shape, Studebaker was losing money by the early 1950s due to the sales war between Ford and General Motors. The company merged with Packard in 1954, but it wasn't enough to get things back on track. By 1956, the Studebaker-Packard Corporation was ...
Next-generation Hyundai Santa Fe priced from £46,775 in UK
The Santa Fe has been totally revamped for its new generation Dramatic styling overhaul reflects SUV’s billing as a family hauler with off-road ‘lifestyle’ capabilities Hyundai has revealed pricing and specifications for the new Santa Fe, the brand’s most ...
Citroen C3 Aircross reinvented as blocky seven-seater with EV
At 4390mm, the new C3 Aircross is considerably longer than before New second-generation family crossover is larger and more practical than before; electric version to come Citroën has continued its radical range overhaul with the new C3 Aircross, which will arrive later this year ...
The IRS Came for Tekashi 6ix9ine, Left With His Custom Lambo and Bentley
In showbiz, you're only as good as the front you put on, and rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine, the self-dubbed "Real King of New York," sure is working overtime to put on a glitzy, very successful front. For a while, he will have to do that without two of his prized rides because the feds got them. ...
Ford Recalls Maverick and Bronco Sport for Undetected Low Battery Charge
The Ford Motor Company has issued a mammoth safety recall affecting 456,565 examples of the Maverick pickup truck and the mechanically similar Bronco Sport crossover. As it happens, the body and powertrain control modules may fail to detect when the 12-volt battery is running out of juice. ...
Ford to launch new Mustang variant next year
Ford showed a preview image of the new Mustang variant at the car's 60th anniversary celebration Firm promises “the best is absolutely yet to come” as it celebrates pony car’s 60th anniversary Ford has announced that it will launch a new variant of the Mustang next year, ...
1970 Dodge Challenger Has It All: All-Original, R/T Goodies, Rare Engine
Introduced for the 1970 model year, the Dodge Challenger was an instant hit and moved nearly 77,000 units in the US, outselling its E-body sibling, the Plymouth Barracuda, by more than 25,000 examples. It was the nameplate's best year, which makes the 1970 version a rather common classic. But ...
1962 Chevrolet Bel Air Hit by a Motorcycle Hides Bad News Under the Hood
We all know what happened to the Bel Air once the Impala came to be in 1958. It gradually became the backup plan for most full-size Chevy buyers, mainly as the Impala had all the bells and whistles available for every model year. However, it doesn't mean the Bel Air was no longer a compelling ...
You Can't Just Walk Into a Dealership and Buy a Mustang GTD. This Is What You Need To Do
It is finally happening. You can now reserve a Ford Mustang GTD, and there is one way to do it. Ford opened a special website for the model which is the most powerful street-legal Mustang that the automaker has ever built. However, you will have to be selected to be able to pay a fortune for ...
Of Course It Tay-Can! Porsche Taycan Drives Through Flooded Dubai Without Breaking a Sweat
Dubai has been a nightmare these past few days. Storms have swept the city and flooded the streets, causing grid-lock traffic, massive disruptions, and trapping people in their homes. Drivers are struggling to save their cars. However, there is one Porsche Taycan driver who drives through water ...
Dodge Challenger Demon 170 With Delivery Miles Sells for $152,000, Next Stop $140K Range?
I told you it was just a matter of time before these Demon 170 muscle cars started pushing the low $150,000 mark. Just last week, one sold for $156,500, and it had 262 miles on the clock. This one though, it’s barely ever been moved, and it just exchanged hands for $152,170. Nice touch with ...
Arcfox to Zeekr: Every new car at the 2024 Beijing motor show
The electric Mercedes G-Class, BYD's first pick-up and Ora's 395bhp sports saloon are among the headliners The Beijing motor show returns next week for the first time since 2019, bringing an array of unveilings from both domestic and global manufacturers. Taking place from Wednesday, ...
Mercedes EQA and EQB Drop Fresh in the Land Down Under, Complete With 250+ Versions
The all-electric compact SUVs from Mercedes-Benz, the EQA and EQB, are said to boast "a raft of impressive updates" as they prepare for their arrival in Australia and seek to "further broaden their appeal." The premium German automaker revealed the mid... (continue reading...)
New Mazda CX-80 SUV Debuts With Mild-Hybrid I6 Turbo Diesel and Plug-In Hybrid I4 Gasser
Back in October 2021, the Mazda Motor Corporation confirmed a rear-biased platform and four nameplates of mid-size utility vehicles based on said architecture. The first one to be revealed was the CX-60, whose North American equivalent is the slightly wider CX-70. The Japanese automaker has ...
Oruga Unitrack Is an Unconventional Single-Tracked Electric Motorcycle for Off-Road Use
The world of three-wheelers is about to get so much more exciting with the addition of a rugged off-road mobility solution developed by a Latvian startup called Oruga SIA. The mobility tech company has just introduced the Oruga Unitrack, a unique electric single-track all-terrain motorcycle, ...
Google Announces Google Maps Update on AAOS, New Feature Possibly Coming to AA, Too
The Android Automotive version of Google Maps offers more advanced capabilities than the Android Auto sibling, mainly thanks to the deeper vehicle integration. Google Maps on Android Automotive has access to more vehicl... (continue reading...)
Cheap road tax heroes: best cars you actually want
Pick the right used car and you will pay minimal or even no road tax - we sniff out some bargains What if you could buy cheap enthusiast cars that cost virtually nothing on road tax? Paying road tax is never fun, and you will have to shell out £735 each year in vehicle excise duty (VED, ...
How This Google Maps Rival Tries to Copy Waze's Number One Feature
Google Maps might be the world's number one mobile navigation app, but Waze is the top alternative, offering features no competitor could copy. The number one feature of Waze is the incident reporting support, which allows users to mark the location of traffic haza... (continue reading...)
Lucid Air Sapphire Hits 60 mph in 1.77 Seconds in Preparation for an Epic Drag Race
There are drag races, and there are DRAG RACES!!! One means racing 300-hp sedans down the quarter-mile, which isn't half bad if you're looking for an upgrade for your daily driver. At the same time, the other type of racing implies taking a 1,234-hp fully electric supercar and pitting ...
Amateur Musician Built the World's First Aerodynamic Car in 1924, Said No to Detroit Money
Think of the fastest cars today and see what they have in common. Thousands of horsepower? Train-pulling heaps of torque? Claustrophobically low bodies? Engines behind the driver? Wide tracks and fat tires? ‘All of the above’ would be a good answer, but the answer isn’t just skin-deep; ...
'70–'71 Ranchero GT 429: Remembering Ford's Ultra-Rare, High-Performance Workhorse
Long before the F-150 and Ranger Raptors, Ford mixed practicality with tire-shredding performance in a car-based pickup that's still fascinating half a century later. The story of the Ranchero starts in December 1956 when Ford added a pickup version to its 1957 model year full... (continue ...
Jeep's New Electric SUVs Might Get Internal Combustion Versions, Says CEO Antonio Filosa
As you're well aware, Stellantis-owned Jeep isn't doing too great as of late. Sales in the 4x4 brand's home market dwindled from 973,227 deliveries in 2018 to a rather disappointing 642,924 deliveries last year, which prompted Stellantis to reconsider the off-road marque's next-generation ...
Maserati Recalls Certain Ghibli and Quattroporte Sedans for Potential Fuel Leak
Back in November 2021, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration published recall number 21V-872 concerning 409 units of the Maserati MC20, Ghibli, and Quattroporte. Said vehicles had been equipped with a fuel line sensor housing that may crack and leak dinosaur juice, thus increasing ...
2025 Mercury Cougar Arrives in Fantasy Land As New Electric Muscle Car
Mercury's a brand we haven't heard anything about since its death thirteen years ago. Nonetheless, while this company may sit six feet under the ground, its rides live on and keep attracting enthusiasts of all ages. One model that still keeps petrolheads up at night is the C... (continue reading...)
All-New Mazda CX-80 Forbidden Fruit Gains CGI Shadow Line and New Wheels For Fun
The crossover SUV situation is getting overly crowded in Mazda's camp. Some wonder if this is the right thing to do for such a small automaker, while others envision the latest product as even ritzier – even though solely in CGI at the moment. Coming to a European dealer near Old Continent ...
Aston Martin boss: "our share price is hugely undervalued"
Chairman believes the future is bright for the brand, especially with new CEO Adrian Hallmark on the way An audience with Aston Martin executive chairman Lawrence Stroll is always a memorable occasion. Most will know the Canadian from Netflix’s Drive to Survive series, in which he's ...
Quirky Sailboat-Shaped Tiny Home Hides a Special Sunken Roof Deck
If you happen to love sailing just as much as sustainable, affordable living, you'll surely be intrigued by this unusual and clever tiny house. Shaped like a boat and fitted with an observation lounge-style deck on the roof, the Schooner has a strong personality that makes it totally unique. ...
This Tesla Spits Fire, Leaves Burning Traces on the Tarmac
If you think that this is just one more regular Tesla coming into the world, well… guess again. It's got flamethrowers, it's quicker than any Lamborghini (almost!), and it's called a Tesla Time Machine as if it has come back from the future to confuse the ICE die-hards. Meet the TMC-12x, ...
Chevrolet Silverado EV Will Be the First To Support GM's V2H Bidirectional Charging Setup
Bidirectional charging is one of the coolest capabilities of electric vehicles. GM just announced joining the fray with a vehicle-to-home (V2H) system that allows a compatible EV to send up to 10.2 kW to your home. The first GM electric vehicle to do that is the Chevrolet Silverado EV RST, with ...
Apple Maps Who? Google Maps to Get Satellite Support, Making Rivals Feel Obsolete
Satellite connectivity is the next big thing in the mobile world, with Apple pioneering the introduction of such features on the iPhone. Users can connect to emergency services using satellite integration, so they can... (continue reading...)
Is Audi's 2025 RS Q6 e-tron Sportback a Porsche Macan Turbo Electric in Different Attire?
The Audi Q6 e-tron and SQ6 e-tron premiered last month, boasting multiple goodies and plenty of grunt, especially in the latter configuration, which is the current range-topping flavor of the series. However, the SQ6 e-tron won't be the top-of-the-line offering for much longer, as the company ...
Camp N Car Does It All: Conversion Kits and Bespoke Works for Vehicle-Loving Nomads
In recent years, there has been a massive push toward mobile living. The downside is that countless RVs and travel trailers cost well into the tens of thousands of dollars, and most of us just don't have that kind of cash. What if there was a way to catch this wave with much less than you'd ...
BMW M2 CS primed with hardcore chassis and power hike
The new M2 CS will use carbonfibre and and plenty of Alcantara trim Lightweight M2 sibling set to be in production for one year, but loses manual gearbox The BMW M2 CS is set to be reborn next year with more power, a hardcore track-honed chassis set-up and an aggressive new ...
Twin-Turbo 2025 Ram 1500 RHO Gets an Unofficial Reveal Based on the First Teaser
Last year, out of the top 25 best-selling cars, CUVs, SUVs, and trucks, the first three places on the podium were occupied in the most traditional order by the Ford F-Series, Chevrolet Silverado, and Ram pickups, followed by the Toyota RAV4 and Tesla's Model Y. However, th... (continue reading...)
2024 Kia EV9 OTA Update Adds Official NBA Themes for 12.3” Screen, How About Those Knicks?
The NBA Playoffs are about to kick off this weekend, with only two Play-In games remaining for deciding who will face the Oklahoma City Thunder and Boston Celtics respectively in the Western and Eastern Conferences. As an official NBA partner, Kia is looking to further insert themselves into ...
Smart #5 SUV primed for reveal as brand's biggest car yet
Smart's largest model yet is a five-seat electric SUV to rival the Audi Q3 BMW X1 rival will be previewed as a rugged concept in Beijing next week; tiny #2 will replace Fortwo soon after Smart has confirmed it will preview its largest and most spacious model to date, an electric ...
Musk Wants Tesla Stockholders To Vote on Moving to Texas and His Massive Compensation Plan
Tesla announced that this year's stockholder meeting will take place on June 13. Musk asked investors to approve moving Tesla's state of incorporation from Delaware to Texas and re-pass his 2018 massive compensation plan. The latter was voided by a Delaware judge in January, which is why Musk ...
Dodge Hellcat Drags Charger, Mustang, Civic, Will Any Challenger Rise to the Occasion?
Curiously, although the L-bodied Dodge Challenger and Charger are now officially defunct as production ended in December 2023, they just rolled out a package that teaches owners how to drive like pros. Erm, it's a bit late, don't you think? The US automaker has announced the new C... (continue ...
This Is It! The 2024 Shelby American Ford Mustang Super Snake Looks So Venomous!
Shelby American has been warning us for days. A new monster was about to see the light of day. And here it is. It is the Ford Mustang Super Snake with 830+ horsepower. Only 250 such cars will be made for the US market. After thousands of hours spent on the track, the dyno, and in the design ...
Dodge Rolls Out Package That Teaches Owners How To Drive Like Pros
Dodge has rolled out the new Complete Performance Vehicle Protection Package. Those who acquire it will be able to learn how to drive like a pro at the Radford Racing School. The all-new Dodge Complete Performance Package is an extra offered by the carmaker in addition to the factory powertrain ...
Car firms defend PHEVs amid evidence of high CO2 output
Recent advances in battery capacity and efficiency give PHEVs great potential to reduce emissions, manufacturers argue Car makers and their suppliers have defended plug-in hybrid technology after data extracted from cars on the road by the European authorities showed that models on average ...
2025 KTM XC and XC-F Are the Most Ready-to-Race Cross Country Bikes Made in Austria
It's a busy time for the Austrians over at KTM, who this month alone announced revamps for not one, but two of their most impressive motorcycle families. At the beginning of the month, we got the 2025 SX and SX-F in their newest incarnation, and now it's time for the XC and XC-F to get pretty ...
Volkswagen to show new EV design language with Beijing concept
Teaser shows off low front end and rakish roofline Sleek new Volkswagen show car is set to mark a radical departure from design of ID 3 and ID 4 Volkswagen has previewed a new concept car to be unveiled at next week’s 2024 Beijing motor show in an image uploaded to Chinese ...
Project Supernova Is a Versatile Superyacht Able To Travel to Far-Flung Destinations
Netherlands-based yacht design studio Vripack has revealed photos and details about an exciting, new superyacht concept - a bold expedition vessel that integrates all the comforts needed for long-distance cruising. It's called Project Supernova and was commissioned by a young customer in search ...
EA SPORTS F1 24 Comes With a Significant Discount for F1 2021, F1 22, or F1 23 Owners
Given that the gaming world loves to hear "world premiere" during huge gaming shows like the upcoming Summer Game Fest or The Game Awards, here's a world industry premiere for you: EA just launched the F1 24 trailer and said that people who already won F1 2021, F1 22 or F1 23 get 15% off the ...
Lingenfelter Magnuson Supercharged 2024 Corvette E-Ray Makes 734 Wheel Horsepower
Lingenfelter and Paragon teamed up for a supercharger package that promises insane power and torque for the already powerful 2024 Corvette E-Ray. Retailing at $35,000 installed, the supercharger package is backed by a three-year warranty for the Magnuson TVS2650 blower. Out back, the 6.2-liter ...
GMC Teases All-New Terrain, Features Yukon-Like Front End
Based on the GMC Sierra 1500, the 2025 GMC Yukon will be revealed later this year with a selection of pretty familiar powertrains. The front-end styling of the full-size family hauler carries over to the all-new Terrain, which – mechanically speaking – is twinned with the all-new Equinox. ...
Time to Update: Widespread Android Auto Bug Finally Resolved
We've known for a while that Android Auto doesn't always offer the most reliable experience, as bugs have become painfully common in this world. The good news is that the search giant and the software developers whose apps run on top of Google's platform have become more committed to improving ...
Police: We Also Use Waze, And Please Tag Us on the Map
Let's be honest about it: many people use Waze specifically for police reports, as they want to reduce the likelihood of getting a ticket for speeding. The support for police reports has long been a controversial feature, and I won't start a debate again, especially because opinions are and ...
Audi Q6 e-tron: in the design team's own words
The Audi Q6 e-tron takes Audi's Vorsprung durch Technik design language to the next level The team that shaped Audi’s all-new all-electric SUV explain its game-changing style, and how it uses technology to transform your driving experience “Good design is about creating ...
Kia EV9 and Niro EV Recalled for Improperly Tightened Differential Gear Bolts
Based on completely different platforms, the family-sized EV9 and the compact Niro EV have been hit with a recall concerning the differential gear bolts within the gear drive unit. As it happens, four units of the EV9 and a further four units of the Niro EV may have been produced with ...
BMW and MINI Know Crossovers: X3 and Aceman Are Almost Ready for Primetime
BMW and MINI sure love to preview their future models even when still clad in many layers of camouflage during pre-production trials or just before their gala presentation – the fourth-gen G45 X3 and first-ever Aceman electric subcompact crossover SUV are no exception. (continue reading...)
Man Refuses To Sell 2024 Corvette E-Ray Convertible for $140,000, Top Bid Doesn't Hit MSRP
There are a lot of firsts for the 2024 Corvette E-Ray. For starters, it’s supposed to be the quickest Corvette ever in a straight line. It’s also the first to feature all-wheel drive, and the first ever hybrid Vette. My question is, how desirable of a car is this compared to say the ...
Winnebago's Family-Ready Minnie Winnie Has Over 50 Years of On-Road American Living Inside
Suppose you grew up during the 70s and onward. In that case, you're very well aware of one of Winnebago's most coveted RV, their Minnie Winnie. If you know what I'm talking about, then you also know that it's the RV often spotted behind families in time-worn photographs. Well, Winnebago still ...
Subaru Rolls Out UK-Exclusive Outback Touring X Limited Edition
Subaru isn't huge in the United Kingdom. According to SMMT data, the Subaru Corporation's automotive division moved 899 vehicles in this part of the world from January 2024 through March 2024, which puts it well below the likes of Porsche, Lexus, Jeep, Mazda, and the Dacia brand. Despite being ...
Inside the Factory That Builds the Most Expensive BMWs
BMW debuted the seventh generation of the BMW 7 Series (G70) back in 2022 both as an ICE and as an electric vehicle, for the first time, in the shape of the i7. Both of them roll off the production line in Dingolfing, Germany. BMW officially unveiled the G70 on April 20, 2022, to mark the ...
The Volkswagen Beetle "Super Bugger" Is a Quirky Miniature Camper Full of Character
The famous Volkswagen Beetle is not only one of the oldest nameplates in automotive history, having been introduced back in the 1930s, but also one of the most iconic small cars in the world. Over the years, it suffered many transformations, with people getting very creative with it and ...
New Hot Wheels Team Transport Mix Looks Like Racing Bonanza
I recently spent about $500 on upgrades to my 1991 Mazda RX-7. I ordered a DTSS eliminator kit, so I'm giving up on the rear-wheel steering system. And I also added two big electric fans to the basket for more efficient cooling. With these two mods and my new set of Michelin tires, I hope I'll ...
1973 Chevrolet "Millionth Vega" Emerges in Original Orange, Unrestored and Unaltered
The short-lived Vega entered production in 1970 to launch as a 1971 model year, and while I won't discuss the plethora of issues that led to this nameplate getting the axe in 1977, it's still worth reminding that the car was almost an instant hit. It l... (continue reading...)
This Porsche 911 GT3 Arrived at the Shop, They Were Shocked When They Took the Cover Off
The owner of the shop received notice that a Porsche 911 GT3 would be delivered that day. However, nobody expected it to look like that. Once they took the cover off it, they could not believe their eyes. There is no way in a million years that this car is going to return to the road. Even ...
5 Modern-Classic Performance Sedans That Made the V8 Engine Proud
From the late 1980s to the late 2000s, manufacturers worldwide made a habit of stuffing powerful, naturally aspirated V8s into their high-performance sedans, and these five are our favorites. Although it was born in France at the beginning of the 1900s, the V8 engine spread li... (continue ...
Porsche's Floating House Is a $1.5 Million Prefab That Matches the Porsche in Your Garage
If a prefabricated home is good enough as a semi-permanent residence for Elon Musk, one of the world's richest men, Tesla and SpaceX CEO, and arguably the man who's going to take mankind to Mars, then a prefab must be good enough for a regular, Porsche-owning person. A prefabricated home is an ...
Mansory Takes the Mercedes-AMG G 63 Out for Dinner and a Movie in Paris
Unfortunately, Mansory still hasn't learned what good-looking means, so the controversial tuner has maimed another Mercedes-AMG G 63. However, there is a thick line between ugly rides and deep-pocketed car buyers, so one thing is certain: Mansory will keep making money no matter how grotesque ...
5 Most Iconic Smal-Block-Powered Mopar Muscle Car Classics
Though not powered by mighty big blocks like the legendary 426 HEMI, these five Mopars became muscle car icons thanks to their potent small-block V8s. During the golden age of muscle cars, Mopars ruled the streets, tracks, and drag strips with mighty big-block V8s under their... (continue ...
New Android Auto Update: Version 11.8 Now Available for All Users
Google has already promised several improvements for Android Auto users, and every update is received with much excitement by the user base. While the search giant typically ties new features to a server-controlled rollout, keeping Android Auto up-to-date is still recommended from a stability ...
500-WHP Ford Mustang GT Thrice Drags 500-WHP Toyota GR Supra, Folks Will Be Upset
A new YouTube channel aptly named The Drag Race seeks to make a name for itself on the scene with racer interviews and quarter-mile dragstrip action. As it turns out, it seems the host is John Torres, the videographer behind another outlet focused on big and small, awkward, or exotic races. ...
2025 Ram 1500 RHO Teased Once Again, TRX Successor Packs Over 500 Horsepower
The Stellantis-owned Ram truck brand has a surprise in store for April 25, although surprise may not be the right word to describe what's hiding under the desert camouflage tarp. Everyone and their dog knows that it's the six-cylinder RHO, which indirectly replaces the Hellcat-engined TRX. ...
Rendering: Make Room for the 2025 Cadilac CT4-V Blackwing Wagon
What is the first model that comes to mind when thinking about sporty premium subcompact cars? Is it the BMW M2, the Audi RS 3 Sedan, or the Mercedes-AMG CLA? If you said the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing, which you likely did, given that you are reading these lines, then you should keep reading. ...
Lamborghini Cabrera Comes out of Its Hiding Place, Looks Like a Million Dollars
The Lamborghini Cabrera made the world of tuning stand still back in 2020 when it first showed its ultra controversial face. But that is what Mansory does to cars. The tuning house doesn't roll them out as beauty pageant winners. They make them irresistably... ugly. The tuning house only built ...
700HP GT-R Makes Friend's Mom Scream With Excitement
Living in the big city for almost 15 years, I've always preferred walking to hopping on the bus or the tram. I can easily walk for six miles if I need to. To some people, that sounds mind-boggling, as they'd never pick walking over driving. We are all different. Running a marathon sounds ...
Barn Hiding a 1974 Chevrolet Nova Opens Its Doors After 32 Years
From a production perspective, the 1974 Nova was a record-breaking model. With over 390,000 units sold, it was the best-selling iteration since its launch in 1962, surpassing the 1963 performance when 372K units rolled off the assembly lines. However, the 1974 model year also witnessed ...
Outside Van's Syncline Camper Van Comes With Nifty Gear Wall and Hidden Water Box
After more than fifteen years of building custom camper van conversions, Portland-based outfitter Outside Van decided to scale up from client-commissioned builds to production models ready for nationwide distribution. Last year, the company announced what it calls the "Model Series," which for ...
Maybe Mitsubishi Could Strike Gold In America With Such an Electric Mirage?
When the tally for the automotive sales across America during the first quarter of the year came in, we found out – quite unsurprisingly – that one Asian carmaker barely reached 28k deliveries during the months of January, February, and March of 2024. ... (continue reading...)
Maybe the Italians Will Let Alfa Romeo Use the Milano Name for a Virtual Cabrio-SUV?
In a weird turn of events, Alfa Romeo's launch of its first-ever all-electric vehicle, a subcompact crossover SUV, was eclipsed by controversy – over its styling, over its production location, and ultimately over its name, too! Introduced with much fanfare on April 10 (continue reading...)
C8 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Drags Tesla, the Result Is Not at All Preposterous
It seems that the automotive market is shrinking rather than expanding, sometimes – but that's all because many carmakers are dropping passenger cars left and right. As such, the few that remain need to bundle, buckle up, and present a good show if they want to survive. On the one hand, the ...
The 1,117-HP Zenvo TSR-S and the 852-HP Pagani Utopia Discounted in The Crew Motorfest
Last week in The Crew Motorfest, we got offers for some astounding eclipse-themed rides like the Pagani Zona F, BMW i8, Ford GT, Chrysler 300C SRT8, and BMW i8. It wasn't the most generous lineup Ivory Tower ever greeted players with, but this week more than makes up for it. Ubisoft recently ...
New Ducati Bikes You can Get in 2024 (And Why They're Special)
Italian bike maker Ducati is one of the most highly regarded players in the world of two-wheeled vehicles. Born in 1926 (meaning its centenary is just around the corner), Ducati has been at it making motorcycles so impressive it was nicknamed the Ferrari of this industry. And that despite ...
Name a Cooler Station Wagon Than This Alpina B5 GT Touring – We'll Wait…
Crossovers and SUVs may outsell premium wagons, but there is still a market for traditional long-roof models, especially on the right side of the pond. The offering is anything but vast when speaking about ultra-fast executive proposals, and it usually comes down to three manufacturers: Audi, ...
This Android Auto and CarPlay Wireless Adapter Lets You Stream Videos to Your Car
Let's be honest about it: Android Auto and CarPlay adapters have been around for many years, but AAWireless pushed this product category to a new level, making the conversion from cables to wireless as easy as 1-2-3. AAWireless also brought this approach to the Android Auto world, paving the ...
Could retro French headlights solve a glaring issue?
Yellow-tinted light is easier on eyes than pure white Prior develops and French-inspired a solution to headlight glare and believes EV tax breaks are a bad idea I’m pleased to see the government is to look into the issue of headlight brightness and glare – let’s hope they ...
'70 Trailer Boasts Drop-Down Terrace and Swiveling Kitchen, Is the Perfect Vacation Home
Every success story has to have a memorable start, especially in the fickle industry of television and reality programming. This one show had the most memorable start, thanks to a one-off conversion that turned a travel trailer destined for the crusher into a fantastic vacation home. This ...
Exclusive Hot Wheels Version of a '68 Plymouth Will Cost $27
A friend of mine is selling his Mazda RX-8 for cheap. When another buddy of mine heard the news, he immediately thought of a plan. He realized selling his Hot Wheels collection could pay for the car and even a few mods. He only has a few hundred castings, but they're all either Premium, RLC, ...
Slammed Cadillac Escalade-V on 24K Gold Wheels Would Be a Huge Luxury Wagon
Cadillac has done a great job with the latest generation Escalade. The full-size premium SUV builds on the success of its predecessors and does everything better, and while it may have lost some ground to its newer rivals in the segment, it is still a favorite among certain deep-pocketed ...
The Crew Motorfest Is 50% Off on Steam For a Limited Time
Ivory Tower's hit arcade racing game, The Crew Motorfest, is currently at half price on Steam, given that it recently launched on the digital storefront after being absent for over seven months. The offer stands until May 2 for every edition. The Standard version of Motorfest is 35 bucks, down ...
Breaking: The 2025 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance Is Here, Officially the Quickest AMG
Mercedes-AMG has just unveiled the 2025 GT 63 S E Performance coupe in Shanghai, where the Chinese Grand Prix took place. The model will also hit the US market later this year with all its 805 horsepower, which makes it the quickest Mercedes ever to roll off the production line. Mercedes-AMG ...
Fully Custom Chevy Camaro SS Was a Dream Restomod for Someone, Would You Fancy It?
Unsurprisingly, Chevrolet's sales of the sixth-generation Camaro tanked during the first three months of the year. All in all, even the C8 Corvette deliveries were more than twice above its figures. The S650 Ford Mustang sales were lower than during the same period ... (continue reading...)
C8 Corvette Drag Races Dodge Hellcat for American V8 Supremacy
What's your favorite modern-day American V8-powered car? If you said the C8 (or C7) Chevrolet Corvette or the recently discontinued Challenger Hellcat series from Dodge, then you have come to the right place, as you are about to watch several battles between these rides. ... (continue reading...)
New 2025 BMW X3 Digitally Drops All Camouflage To Reveal Sleek Styling Before Its Premiere
Seven years in the market is a long time for any product, especially a premium compact crossover, so BMW is about to pull the plug on the third-generation X3. However, the Munich auto marque won't remain with such a model, as its successor is right around the corner. We've seen multiple ...
This '72 Pontiac Grand Ville American Land Yacht Demands Your Attention and TLC
Chances are, if someone asks you what your favorite classic American land yacht is, you won't mention Pontiac’s name. After all, the defunct brand is mostly known for some of its iconic muscly rides and not necessarily for its land-yachting game. However, Pontiac ... (continue reading...)
Tesla's Full Self-Driving Is Now 33.3% Cheaper, EAP Owners Who Upgrade Pay Only $2K
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on multiple occasions that the SAE Level 2 advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) known as Full Self-Driving (previously in "Beta," now known as "Supervised") would only get more expensive as time went by. But here we are today: FSD now costs only $8,000 for new ...
The Gallery Tiny Home Enables a Minimalist Life Without Compromising on Modern Comforts
Tiny houses are mainly praised for their ability to offer an incredibly liberating lifestyle for those who love simple living and sustainability. But people are also drawn to tiny homes due to their relative novelty, cute aesthetics, and creative use of space. And the best thing is that there ...
1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Is a True R-Code Barn Find With One Little Secret
Produced for a little more than nine years, the first-generation Ford Mustang got quite a few significant redesigns. The timeline is usually split into four eras: 1964-1966, 1967-1968, 1969-1970, and 1971-1973. Based on this, Ford made notable changes in 1967, 1969, and 1971. However, the third ...
Let's Buckle Up For Another Round of America's Full-Size EV Pickup Truck Wars!
Just a few months ago, when it launched at the end of 2023, it seemed like Tesla's Cybertruck would become an unstoppable force due to pent-up demand and celebrity marketing. However, as it turns out, the competition is not sitting idle and admitting defeat. The Blue Oval company, the second ...
12 Hot Wheels Cars Any Person With a Sweet Tooth Will Love
I skated for three to four hours a day during my teenage years. So, I never gained weight despite eating plenty of sweets and drinking plenty of Mountain Dew. Things changed when I switched from skating to driving, though. Driving around the continent for international drifting and drag racing ...
2025 Land Rover Defender OCTA Test Driver Sends It at the Nurburgring
Jaguar Land Rover continues testing the Defender OCTA at the world's most grueling racetrack. Then again, what did you expect from JLR and the most powerful road-going Defender of all time? Coming courtesy of the CarSpyMedia YouTube channel, the video below kicks off with Jaguar Land Rover's ...
Goodbye Bentley W12: Last taste of one of Britain's best engines
Opalite paint and silver calipers mark out Speed Edition 12 The iconic W12 is retiring just as a new type of Bentley arrives - our editor drives a Flying Spur to Scotland for a taste "First, what do you think?” asks Kirsteen Campbell, creator of the new Bentley as I approach her ...
10 Electric Vehicles With Longer Range Than Tesla, Model by Model
Tesla sales lost steam in the past quarter, and one explanation is that the company no longer has the best EVs in the market. When it comes to range, one of the most important buying criteria, Tesla models are losing the battle in all market segments. The range is among the mo... (continue ...
'68 Plymouth Road Runner Commands New Ford Mustang GT Money, Does It Have Your Attention?
Well, the answer to the question popped in the title is likely yes, as you are now here, looking to find out more about this classic muscle car that is looking for a new home. It is a first-generation (continue reading...)
2024 Hot Wheels Case J Reveals Ninth Super Treasure Hunt
Every morning when I wake up, I look at my diecast display. Seven RX-7s are "parked" beneath my TV, with two more Porsches keeping them company. It always amazes me how much joy they can bring just by standing there. I'm also excited to know that I'll be buying more of them in the future. So, ...
Demon 170 Drags Ferrari 812; Who Would've Known Cowboys Like Italian Food?
What’s the one purpose Dodge made the Challenger Demon 170 for? Exactly, to put on a shiny crown of quarter-mile Ws on the 3,300 owners who got one. That’s it. It’s not built for school runs (it would be very hard for a six-year-old to explain to the principal all the rubber-smoke ...
New Hot Wheels Pop Culture Set Is Pure Magic for '90s Kids
I am thrilled that I grew up in the '90s, before the Internet. Human relations were so much more meaningful back then. We could enjoy the little things in life and didn't need to spend thousands to be happy. Most people dream about returning to relive a certain time in their lives. But we'd ...
Rendering: Next-Gen 2025 BMW iX3 Adopts the 'Neue Klasse' Design In a Heartbeat
The Bavarian automaker introduced the G01 third-generation BMW X3 battery-electric version at the 2018 Beijing Motor Show with the model code G08 and the BMW iX3 moniker. Back then, it was just a concept, but it quickly morphed into the third member of the BMW I family as the first all-electric ...
American SUV Heading Down Under: 2025 GMC Yukon Shown in Right-Hand Drive
After killing the Holdern brand in Australia, General Motors has been selling various products in the Pacific country through its GMSV (General Motors Specialty Vehicles) Division. Now, the automotive giant is getting ready to introduce the 2025 GMC Yukon. Yes, you read that right: the GMC ...
Super73 Aims for Title of "King of the E-Bikes" With 2024 Upgrades and Race-Inspired Looks
Ever since the e-bike craze took off, one crew in particular has grown to be known the world over for its design and machines. That crew is Super73, and today, we dive deeper into its 2024 lineup of upgrades and models. Ladies and gentlemen, feast your eyes upon the images in the gallery. It's ...
Driven: Velocity Restorations Built the Ultimate ’68 Mustang Restomod, We Got To Drive It
Driven is our signature series here at autoevolution. The place where we showcase our test drives for cars, trucks, bikes, powersports toys, and whatever else comes across our desk. But there's one common thread between everything in the Driven series: they're all brand new when we review them. ...
Mercedes-AMG GT hybrid revealed as firm's quickest car yet
More than 800bhp and 1000lb ft make this one of the hottest PHEVs around V8 PHEV makes 804bhp and more than 1000lb ft – making GT PHEV nearly as rapid as the Ferrari SF90 The new plug-in hybrid version of the Mercedes-AMG GT is not just the brand's quickest-accelerating road car ...
Hypothetical Alfa Romeo Giulietta Revival Doesn't Mind the Milano/Junior Debacle
The latest 'scandal' across the automotive industry comes from an unexpected place – Alfa Romeo and its desire to name their first-ever all-electric automobile after the city where the Italian brand was founded in 1910, Milan. Alfa Romeo is currently headqua... (continue reading...)
2024 Ford F-150 Raptor R 5.2L Supercharged V8 Crate Engine Costs Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Money
The Ford Performance crate engine catalog has recently welcomed a dual-overhead-cam ruffian that costs $29,500 from the outset. Customers have to purchase a Ford Performance control pack for said engine as well, adding $2,650 to the tally. Considering that Japanese automaker Toyota wants ...
Hot Wheels Vintage Racing Club Mix 2 Feels Incomplete
I always feel like the next Hot Wheels-related news is only five minutes away. That's how prolific Mattel's marketing department is. If you are a hardcore collector, that's great news. If you're the collector's wife, maybe not so much. This year, the company introduced the semi-premium Silver ...
2024 Matchbox Mix H Will Lure You In With 24 Tiny Cars
I've been having some strange thoughts lately. With all the stress of owning a project car, an idea slowly crept into my mind: What if we just enjoyed cars the way they left the factory? Think of the benefits. You'll spend more time behind the wheel than under the car. Maintenance costs will ...
The All-New Chevy Silverado Fox Factory Edition Is a Bully on the Road
A new era of super truck has begun, says Fox Factory. And they have a reason for it. The 2024 Silverado Fox Factory Edition has come to fill the void in Chevy's lineup. Now, there is one ferocious brute that can take on the Ford F-150 Raptor R and the replacement of the Ram 1500 TRX, the RHO. ...
1977 Ford F-250 Gets Its First Wash in 35 Years. The Glove Box Hides a Nasty Surprise!
You can't possibly tell the color of this 1977 Ford F-250 just by looking at it. You need to see the papers to make sure. The vehicle has been sitting parked in a barn for the last 35 years. The amount of dirt that covers it right now would probably fill up the entire load bed. The first ...
2025 Toyota 4Runner Gets Compared to Predecessor and Land Cruiser, Has CGI Color Options
Toyota is currently on a big roll – two of its most important markets, Europe and America, show their sales ahead of the overall market trend – and it is also preparing or has already launched some of its most important nameplates with new generations. ... (continue reading...)
New York Is Hit by Traffic Restrictions Again: Speed Limit Might Be Reduced to 20 MPH
New York is turning into the land of restrictions, motorits complain. Authorities are planning to lower the speed limit down to 20 miles per hour from the current 25 miles per hour, on most streets in five boroughs as early as this year under "Sammy's Law." The legislation would not apply ...
This 2005 GMC Canyon Is the Cheapest Used Car for Sale on eBay
Our dedicated 'used car' category is filled with all kinds of rides from different eras, starting with the early days of motoring and ending with the freshest machines. Most vehicles listed for grabs tend to cost the proverbial arm and leg. Others would require a kidney and a liver, and ...
The Dome Tiny Home Is Minimalism on Wheels, Made Affordable
Minimalism and downsizing go hand in hand, at least in theory. Practice shows that this isn't always the case, but The Dome aims to stand out as the exception, adding affordability as a strong point. This tiny house is the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, if you will. Whatever your ...
Lamborghini Revuelto Drags Ferrari SF90 and Immediately Regrets it
Sometimes, having the latest and greatest Lamborghini doesn't automatically mean getting the best-in-class supercar. However, owning both a Revuelto and a Ferrari SF90 helps smooth things over. This rings true, especially when you take these two amazing performance cars and race the legendary ...
10k-Mile Family Heirloom 1966 Buick Wildcat Is So Original It Still Rolls On Factory Tires
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company must have done a fantastic job in February 1966; there’s no other explanation for the outstanding durability of this set of four Power Cushion tires still rolling under the heft of an impeccable 1966 Buick Wildcat Custom two-door hardtop. With 10,000 miles ...
Top 20 American Cars & Trucks With the Longest-Running Nameplates
In 1908, Ford put the Model T into production, giving America its first mass-affordable vehicle. Since then, the automotive market has gone through dramatic shifts as it embraced new technologies and government regulations. And while thousands of nameplates have come and gone, some survived for ...
Cars That I Hate – Episode 3: BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe
Not all cars deserve to be loved. In fact, only a select few are worthy of the average petrolhead's energy, and the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is but one ride that deserves as much hate as possible for multiple reasons. Reason 1: It's not a real BMW o... (continue reading...)
Pink Shadow: The Superyacht Explorer With a Wild, Artsy Interior Inspired by a Cult Movie
You gotta love a boat with a sense of humor. Then again, Pink Shadow is not just any boat, and its sense of humor is wild and widely unpredictable, which makes it the watercraft with the strongest personality afloat. Pink Shadow is a new build, and as of February this year, it's accessible ...
Hide Your Kids, Keyvany's OTT Lamborghini Revuelto Is Coming!
It's been a little over a year since Lamborghini unleashed the Revuelto, and deep down, we knew a controversial tuner would eventually turn it into a kitschy ride. The company's name is Keyvany, and the project appears to be in the making. These are official renderings based on pictures of the ...
You, Too, Can Own a Part of PlayStation History For "Just" $70,000
For the typical buyer, you have your standard micro, small, medium, large, and box vans or trucks. Of course, you have other, more outrageous ones, like a $1.6 million apocalypse-proof expedition vehicle that's more like a luxury armored mobile habitat than anything else. While all these are ...
From kidney to kink: How to design a BMW
328 (left) and 328 Hommage share a BMW design ethos BMW design expert and author Steve Saxty gives insight into eight features that make a BMW a BMW What I like about BMW is that there’s often a story and even a bit of romance about even the smallest detail,” says Steve Saxty, ...
Vanworks' "Switchback" Camper Van Is a High-End Tiny Home That Makes Van Life Worry-Free
Van life is more popular than ever nowadays. Many specialized companies have popped up to support the increasing demand of people looking to build or buy a tiny home on wheels. I've covered many such companies here on autoevolution. Recently, I stumbled upon Vanworks, and after checking out ...
2024 Corvette E-Ray Drag Races Demon 170, Aventador, GT-R; Runs 10.6s Consistently
A massive fan of the C8, racing driver and United States Navy Reserve officer Jesse Iwuji took his 2024 Corvette E-Ray to the Texas Motorplex drag strip for a few quarter-mile digs. The only modification comes in the form of drag radials for the rear axle, namely 305/35R20 ET Street S/S drag ...
Tesla Won't Tell You How Many Cybertrucks It Sold, but Here Are the Numbers
Tesla's sales are plunging, but it seems that the Cybertruck is keeping the brand afloat. The automaker sold more electric pickup trucks since it started deliveries, on November 30, 2023, than Hummer sold both SUVs and trucks in the entire 2023. The electric cars' market is shrinking. Demand ...
This Aston Martin Valour Has Paint That Costs $136,000! Gordon Ramsey Didn't Pay That Much
This 2024 Aston Martin Valour looks red from some angles, gold from others, and, if you look at it in a dim light, it's pitch black, while the official website shows a purple car. Actually, it is none of these and all in one. If it sounds confusing, you must know that the color-shifting ...
Squeaky-Clean C8 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Oozes Sexiness
The internet is filled with countless copies of the C8 generation Chevrolet Corvette, some cooler than others, and we still believe that less is more when it comes to making any ride stand out for all the right reasons. Thus, let's warmly welcome an ultra-sexy C8 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, which ...
Next-Gen Google Maps: New Feature Scans User Reviews for Precise Navigation
Google is continuously looking for new ways to provide accurate location information, and considering the rapid EV adoption, the company wants to convert Google Maps into the most advanced solution for finding charging stations. The search firm is investing on multiple fronts, and while the ...
$250M Megayacht 'Aviva' Is on the Move Again As Billionaire Owner Shakes Off Legal Trouble
Joe Lewis is often referred to as one of the world's most secretive billionaires, though admittedly, the two terms usually co-exist. We all love our privacy, but none as much as the world's richest men and women as they go about their daily lives and business. As of earlier this month, Joe ...
Ultra-Modern Gooseneck Dazzles With a Fold-Down Balcony and a Smart Layout
It's no wonder why this impeccable-looking gooseneck is described as The Star; it boasts the full mobility of a road-legal travel trailer while providing incredible functionality that could rival that of any contemporary dwelling. The Stella raises the bar with an awesome fold-down terrace and ...
Huge Google Maps Update Spotted: CarPlay Users to Get Traffic Reports
Google Maps and Waze belong to the same company, but despite offering navigation features, they are different animals with different purposes. This is why Google keeps both around, turning Google Maps into an almighty navigation app that includes everything you'd expect to find in a mapping ...
This Superyacht Concept Stands Out With a Sculptural Profile and Ultra-Modern Interior
Miminat Designs, a London-based interior architecture and design studio, has shown the world new renderings of a stunning superyacht concept simply named "K" that sways away from tradition and proposes a new approach to yacht design centered on "simplicity, harmony, and the natural elements." ...
1965 Dodge Coronet Is an "Original Barn-Find Survivor," Interior a Little Sunbaked
Customers stepping inside a Dodge dealership in 1965 had to pay at least $2,267 for a Coronet. This was the base price of a six-cylinder Coronet, with the V8 carrying a starting price tag of $2,361. The price increased gradually as you picked an upgraded model with new options. Dodge wanted ...
5150 Race Trailers: Feast Your Eyes Upon Some of America's Wildest Custom Hauler Rigs
I recently covered an 18-wheeler project owned by none other than off-road racing machine Timmie Cameron and his team. When I did, I also beheld what can be considered one of America's most under-the-radar custom race hauler and coach manufacturers, 5150 Race Trailers. Folks, I only recently ...
LA Dealer Refuses To Sell 2022 Lucid Air Dream Edition Range for $83,512, Elon Musk Laughs
If Elon Musk could be bothered to read our articles, he would probably have a laugh about what just happened with this 2022 Lucid Air Dream Edition Range model, which failed to sell at auction recently in an extremely disrespectful way. This is a low-mileage luxury EV with just 1,400 miles ...
99.99% Original: 1963 Chevrolet Impala Just Went on a 250-Mile Trip With No Problems
1963 brought the Impala Super Sport to the front page of newspapers thanks to another important achievement in Chevy's yard. The GM brand produced the 50 millionth vehicle, and the Impala Super Sport was chosen to be the milestone car rolling off the assembly lines in front of journalists and ...
Someone Paid Over $500,000 for This 2024 Porsche 911 Turbo S
Who in their right mind would spend Ferrari SF90 Stradale money on a Porsche 911 (992) Turbo S? Well, at least three people (that we know of) have done it already! Here's what they got for their hard-earned money. Spoiler alert: it ain't that much! When writing, the cheapest Porsche 911 anyone ...
These Are Some of the Hardest-Hitting C8 Chevy Corvette Sports Cars Out There
The aftermarket realm is brimming with joy at the sight of any, every, and all C8 Chevrolet Corvette mid-engine sports cars simply because they're so easy to get close to easy-custom perfection. The C8 Corvette has been around for almost five years already – it was announced in April 2019 but ...
DIY Sprinter Camper Van Makes Tiny Living a Breeze via a Great Deal of Creature Comforts
Nowadays, if you have the right mix of determination, creativity, and handy skills, nothing can stop you from building your own tiny home on wheels. Notice that I didn't mention the budget – that's because you can craft a mobile home with (almost) any budget. Today, I'm checking out a lovely ...
Check Out This "No Chrome" Race Rig and Its Double-Decker Trailer With Loft Living Space
Some custom projects are so out there, so out of the ordinary, so wild, that we just can't resist bringing them to light. This is the exact case with the results before us today, this luscious and "no-chrome" Peterbilt and its toy-hauling double-decker trailer with slideouts. Folks, take a nice ...
Dealership Tries To Sell LaFerrari for a Fortune, but It's Not What You Think
This LaFerrari prototype in red, white, and black might end up selling for half a million dollars. If it doesn't sound like much, guess again. Whoever will take it home won't be able to drive it. The car is being auctioned off by Supercar Blondie's dealership in Dubai and can't even come near ...
Practice Makes Perfect: It's the Only Way to Win GT7 Time Trials
One of my ultimate dreams is to own a house and a small racetrack next to it. I'd also love to have several cool cars and bring my friends over so we can drive for hours at least once a week. Until I can afford that, I can do only one thing. And that's putting on the PS VR2 headset and playing ...
Rendering: 2025 Toyota GR Land Cruiser Stick Shift Turbo Doesn't Exist, Maybe It Should
Like most car companies active in America, the Japanese automaker is a little less preoccupied with passenger cars than before. Instead, all it can dream of are crossovers, SUVs, and trucks. That's based on the latest releases – since the reveal of the 2024 GR86 plenty of months ago, the only ...
Audi A3 Sportback
Four years later, Audi moves to address criticisms of its swanky family hatchback Since its introduction in 1999, the Audi A3 has been the conservative and consistent, if somewhat predictable, option in the premium family hatchback class. Now halfway through its fourth generation, it's been ...
One-of-One Ferrari SF90 Spider Sells for $1.1 Million
Introduced in 2019, the Ferrari SF90 Stradale has been around long enough to spawn a few hardcore versions. I'm talking about the lightened Assetto Fiorano with racing-derived tech and the track-focused XX version. The latter is the first Ferrari XX that's road-legal. Additionally, the SF90 can ...
Driven: Velocity’s LT1-Swapped K5 Blazer Is the King of Restomod 4x4s, Let’s Drive It
We love K5 Chevy Blazers around here. There's something about a classic boxy 4x4 that no modern SUV can quite replicate. They're even better when they have their guts ripped out and replaced with as much modern hardware as you can possibly stuff it with. We've seen more K5 Blazer restomods than ...
Van Life Costs: How Much You'll Spend Buying, Converting, and Living in a Camper Van
In a world where the pace of life is getting faster with each passing day, more and more people are looking to slow things down by living in tiny homes on wheels. However, cost is the most significant factor deterring people from taking this leap. Today, I'm delving into the financial ...
The Pumpkin Tiny Is a Masterclass in Modern Rustic Functionality
Is it possible to enjoy both the familiar coziness of a traditional wooden cabin and the ingenious functionality of a contemporary abode in the same tiny house? The answer is yes, and the colorful Mobi 08 Pumpkin is here to prove it. Homes on wheels designed by Mobi House are always easily ...
Coil Springs Tires on G-Class Mercedes: One Russian Way of Going Places
Charles Goodyear did a fine job when he vulcanized rubber and paved the way for the pneumatic tire. That was 180 years ago, in 1844, and things haven’t changed much since. Thankfully, the wheels are still round, and the ... (continue reading...)
Tesla Cybertruck Digitally Taps Into Its Wild Side With Mocha Wrap and 24K Wheels
Is there anything that hasn’t been said about the Tesla Cybertruck? Probably not, given that deliveries started in 2023, a few years after the electric pickup was unveiled in concept form. Nevertheless, despite knowing everything about it, this model keeps making headlines for different ...
Two Cousins Built a "Solar-Powered" Ford F-150 Lightning
Tesla made battery-electric vehicles popular and became the world's most valuable automaker in doing so. It entered a very conservative business sector with hopes for a better future and managed to rise to fame and reach profitability after only 17 years since its official establishment. But ...
From Barn Find to Spotless in 26 Years: Custom 1962 Chevy Nova Flexes Unique Upgrades
The Chevy Nova was almost an overnight hit, with the GM brand producing over 326,000 units in the first year on the market. Most Novas rolled off the assembly lines with a six-cylinder engine under the hood – about 302,000 units, with the L4 mill making its way to 24,000 cars. As most diehard ...
Celebrate 4/20 All Week Long in Grand Theft Auto Online
Of course Rockstar Games celebrates 4/20 like no other developer and publisher from the gaming or entertainment industry. It's too bad they didn't surprise launch Grand Theft Auto VI on April 20, or at least release another trailer, but we'll have to do without. Double bonuses await (continue ...
$28,400 Hybrid-Only, All-New 2025 Toyota Camry: How Does It Stack Against the Competition?
The Japanese automaker has decided to forego the classic powertrain for the ninth-generation Camry mid-size sedan in favor of hybrid exclusivity - can the best-selling nameplate adjust to that without giving its rivals access to some of its clients? Toyota has been on a big roll this spring – ...
Rare 1972 Plymouth Cricket Emerges As a British Surprise, Needs Urgent TLC
Few people heard of the Plymouth Cricket, and even fewer remember how it came to be. As a rebadged version of the Hilman Avenger, the Cricket landed in North America in 1971, as Chrysler was looking for an easy way to expand its small car offering. However, importing cars from the United ...
2025 Kia Tasman Spied Testing Stateside, All-New Truck Boasts Digital Instrument Cluster
Slated for global rollout in 2025, the Kia Tasman is a body-on-frame truck coming to markets that include Australia, South Korea, South Africa, and the Middle East. Defined by the South Korean manufacturer as being a C-segment lifestyle truck – whatever that means – the newcomer has been ...
Jim Farley Drives His Good Old Lincoln K, Meets the Senior Owner of a 1929 Ford Model A
Jim Farley has started on a road trip to Kansas in his good old Lincoln Model K LeBaron Coupe. The Ford CEO met a truck enthusiast who is the owner of a 1929 Model A. Jim Farley is the CEO who has been advocating for EVs for years but he is just as much a classic car enthusiast. He is the owner ...
2008 Monaco Dynasty Motorhome Packs Luxury Living Room, Bedroom, Kitchen, Private Bathroom
Wowzers, I think Walt and Jesse would have loved this thing instead of their old, broken-down RV. This 44-foot home on wheels is a 2008 Monaco Dynasty Renaissance IV, and it is currently up for grabs to the highest bidder with 48,000 miles on its 8.9-liter inline-six Cummins turbodiesel. Fun ...
2025 Hyundai Veloster Digitally Roars to Life With Premium Flair
While some car companies have completely eliminated traditional passenger rides from their lineups in our market, Hyundai remains partially committed to them, with models such as the Elantra, Sonata, and the electric Ioniq 6 available in the New World. However, their lineup is less vast than ...
Ferrari 458 Speciale Half-Burned in Los Angeles Because This Car Is "Jinxed"
The owner of this Ferrari 458 Speciale is on the verge of depression. His yellow supercar was engulfed by flames while he was driving it on a highway in Los Angeles. The vehicle is now on its way to the scrap yard. Ten-year-old Ferrari, almost never driven, caught fire the day his owner decided ...
Watch Tesla Fix the Faulty Pedal the Cybertruck Was Recalled for in Just 35 Seconds
The Cybertruck has already been hit by two recalls so far, and Tesla must fix the issues that the NHTSA pointed out. However, the second one, even if it cannot be performed OTA, it can be fixed in just 35 seconds. Tesla started delivering the Cybertruck on November 30, during a handover event ...
1972 Plymouth Duster Is a Perfect Unrestored Time Capsule, Sells for Record Price
When it comes to classic cars, the term "survivor" describes a vehicle that hasn't been modified, has never been in a crash, and has all of its original parts save for maintenance items. Granted, the term has been loosely applied to highly original classics that have been repainted in recent ...
The Cybertruck Still Needs Refining, Tesla Should Seriously Consider Offering a Track Mode
Tesla Cybertruck is not only the most exotic pickup truck but also one of the fastest vehicles on the market. The tri-motor Cyberbeast only needs 2.6 seconds to reach 60 mph from a standstill, but its ride is far from refined. After driving the Cyberbeast hard in the canyons, Kyle Conner from ...
Datsun 280Z Abandoned on a Field Shares Trailer With a British Legend
Keeping a classic car in a barn may seem like the worst thing you can do to an oldtimer, but it's not. Although a barn doesn't keep a car safe from humidity and rodents, at least it provides a solid roof. The worst thing you can do to a classic is to leave it outside. Just like it happened ...
1965 Chevelle SS Sat 40 Years, Comes Back to Life Burnout-Style; the 350-HP V8 Is Immortal
Pontiac set the pace for the sixties when it released the GTO option for the LeMans in 1964, with the hottest option coming out on top of the pack with 348 hp from a 389 cubic-inch V8. Those weren’t bad numbers for a mid-size automobile, but there was one problem. Someone within the General ...
Salsa Cycles May Be Late to the E-Mtb Game, but Two-Wheeling Perfection Takes Time
It's no secret that e-bikes are here to stay, and while some notorious brands have already made the shift toward electrifying their lineup, some teams, like Salsa Cycles, have taken a long way home; they've just unveiled two fresh e-MTBs to take your rides to the next level. Folks, the name ...
What's a Clean 1974 Dodge Charger Worth to You?
Ford may have temporarily stolen the muscle car crown with the all-new Shelby Super Snake, an 830 horsepower bullet. Still, the muscly model on the lips of most petrolheads these days remains the latest generation Dodge Charger. You haven't forgotten why, right? Well, it is ... (continue reading...)
Humanoid Robot with Lost in Space Vibes Looks Ready to Make Humans Its Slaves
Humanoid robots and the latest high-profile trend in the robotics industry. Although all sorts of other machines have been helping us perform daily tasks for decades now, bipedal metal creatures with arms are what will probably completely transform our world. The reason for that is pretty ...
The Alpod Mobile Home Is Both Modular and Luxurious, Ready for the Future
What does the future look like? That's the endless, perpetually-answer-less riddle, so you can understand the never-ending fascination with it. According to one team of designers and engineers, the future of housing could look a lot like the Alpod. These past few years, alternative housing ...
Ford Performance Introduces Coyote Gen 4 Crate Engines, All Versions Cost $11,500
After launching a 760-horsepower bully of a supercharged V8, the folks at Ford Performance introduced three naturally aspirated V8s. The Coyote trio costs $11,500 apiece as opposed to a mind-boggling $29,500 for the 5.2-liter Predator. From least powerful to punchiest, (continue reading...)
'Restored' Is the New 'Survivor:' 1970 Torino GT Ragtop Has Treats in Store for New Owner
Usually, cars and alcoholic beverages don’t go well together, but this 1970 Ford Torino GT convertible could prove us wrong. I don’t mean to imply that driving under the influence would be exonerated while at the wheel of this automobile. Still, something way funnier and benign revolves ...
Porsche Cayenne GTS gains more power and standard equipment
SUV-bodied Cayenne GTS commands a price tag of £106,100, rising slightly to £107,700 for the coupe-SUV Range Rover Sport rival gains new chassis tech, interior technology and a design refresh The Porsche Cayenne GTS has been revised for 2024, gaining performance chassis ...
Rolls-Royce Unveils Trio of Bespoke 'Spirit of Expression' Commissions for Auto China 2024
Rolls-Royce's unique 'Spirit of Expression' commissions are based on the Ghost Extended, Phantom Extended, and Spectre. Curiously, there's no bespoke Cullinan for the Auto China 2024 debut in Beijing. The 18th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2024) is scheduled to kick ...
Super Novas: A Look Back at Yenko's Insane Mini-Muscle Cars
In 1969 and 1970, Yenko added the compact Nova to his lineup of beefed-up COPO Chevys, creating arguably the wildest high-performance compacts from the golden age of muscle. After the first generation of the rear-engined Corvair failed to stop the Ford Falcon's domina... (continue reading...)
Google Maps Alternative Gets Massive Update on iPhone, Good News for CarPlay
The chances are that you've already come across OsmAnd if you were looking for a Google Maps alternative, as the application is one of the most advanced free navigation solutions currently on the market. In addition to its impressive feature lineup, OsmAnd also get... (continue reading...)
Aston Martin Kills DBX, Long Live the Refreshed DBX707 With a Redesigned Cockpit
Aston Martin further slims down its ultra-luxury performance SUV portfolio by allowing only the higher-powered DBX707 to live on after the mid-cycle facelift in a bid to catch up to the 715-hp Ferrari Purosangue or the 738-hp BMW XM Label Red. Introduced in 2020 on a dedicated architecture, ...
2025 BMW M3 CS Touring Looks Ready for Production in New Spy Shots
BMW's M Division is preparing two ultra-hot station wagons: the M5 Touring and the M3 CS Touring. The latter became the focus of the camera lens, with our spy photographer spotting this partially camouflaged prototype in Germany. The long-roof version of the (continue reading...)
NASA Is Locking People Up and Tells Them They're Astronauts Heading for Mars
If everything falls into place just right, we just might get to witness our species' first crewed mission to Mars during our lifetime. NASA is actively planning for this, and even if the actual spacecraft and other gear needed for the task are not yet in the works, efforts to better understand ...
Polestar Phone Revealed Ahead of Official Launch: Shut Up and Take My Money
The technology world is slowly but surely expanding into the automotive space, and Xiaomi is a pioneer of this unavoidable transition. The Chinese tech behemoth launched a car, and Apple planned to follow in its footsteps until the am... (continue reading...)
BYD confirms Shark name for first plug-in hybrid pick-up
The BYD Shark will steal a march on the electrified pick-up truck market New four-wheel-drive double-cab truck from China is poised to rival the forthcoming Ford Ranger PHEV BYD has confirmed that its first pick-up truck will be called the Shark, ahead of its unveiling at the ...
Rendering: 2025 Toyota Tundra Gets a Radical Interior Makeover for Its Mid-Cycle Refresh
The Japanese automaker has a big presence in America and covers all segments with due diligence. There's no need to take our word for granted – just take a peek at its overcrowded roster. The Lexus luxury division has been on a tremendous rise as of late, and the namesake Toyota brand ...
2025 Lamborghini Urus PHEV Will Debut April 24, Should Pack More Than 700 HP
Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. will become fully hybrid by the end of 2024. Before the Raging Bull of Sant'Agata Bolognese bids farewell to purely internal combustion vehicles with the Huracan-replacing Temerario, the Italian automaker intends to replace the Urus S and Urus Performante with ...
Corvette C6 Uses Secret Ace Up Its Sleeve Trying to Hit 200 MPH
When I was five or six, a car's top speed felt like the most interesting thing to me. In time, I've become more interested in acceleration levels, and I'm more into the 62 mph (100 kph) to 124 mph (200 kph) life now. This brave seven-year-old from the village came over to my house yesterday and ...
This Massive Space Balloon Could Also Be Our First Home on Mars
Inflatable space habitats are a relatively new concept in space exploration. Although people started thinking about such things ever since the 1960s, when the original space race was at its peak, it wasn't until private space pioneers literally made space accessible for everyone with ...
Corvette Trinity Purchase: A 1989 Callaway Twin-Turbo and Two Rare C2 Convertibles
The Corvette’s second generation was a short-lived production run that debuted in 1963 and ended in 1967, just five model years later. It saw several important changes in the spirit of America’s sportscar. The biggest changes were probably introducing a coupe alternative to the ragtop-only ...
This Pop-Top Travel Trailer Is So Feature-Packed That It'll Have You Moving to Australia
Some campers just hit differently than others, and one of those units is the Orca 15, a pop-top camper fit for outdoor-loving families and filled with features that are rarely found in travel trailers of this nature. Heck, this one even has a slideout! Folks, the wonder before you is dubbed ...
Audi A4 Smokes Honda Accord and Toyota Camry, but the Price Difference Begs to Differ
You can call them "dad cars" and maybe chuckle a bit, but there's nothing derogatory about that term in today's quarter-mile race. In fact, these models would also be great for beginners who just turned advanced and want more than 68 horsepower under the hood. Many would consider a sedan with ...
Used Vauxhall Corsa 2014-2019 review
The Corsa E raised its game to become a competitive and classy supermini, but is it a better used buy than a Fiesta? With more than 4000 for sale, ranging in price from £2500 to £13,000, with a choice of three or five-door bodies, petrol or diesel engines and manual or automatic gearboxes, ...
This Nissan GT-R Covered in 24-Carat Gold Has Been for Sale for Years, Nobody Wants It
This is automotive opulence taken to a whole new level. What you are looking at is the world's only Nissan GT-R covered in 24-carat gold known to exist and it has been for sale for ages. The model is currently on display in a showroom in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, at half the price it was ...
Mysterious 1959 Chevrolet Impala Emerges After 15 Years, More Questions Than Answers
Presented in 1956 and pushed to mass production two years later, the Impala was an overnight sensation. It launched in 1958 as the top Bel Air version, and Chevrolet needed only a few months to sketch the long-term strategy. The Impala gained series status in 1959, adopting a separate path from ...
Electric Mercedes G-Class revealed as quad-motor luxury 4x4
"Uncompromised" SUV brings icon into electric age with aero-optimised design, new name and 859lb ft The new electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class is an “uncompromised” machine that the firm claims can outperform its combustion-engined sibling when driving off-road. Known throughout its ...
Range Rover Teases Upcoming Electric SUV With Uncamouflaged Prototypes Playing in the Snow
Land Rover is pretty confident about the credentials of its first all-electric Range Rover luxury SUV, and its prototypes are not even camouflaged anymore – at least while they provide the classic black-over-white contrast in a winter wonderland. While no one really kn... (continue reading...)
New Hot Wheels Set of Eight Cars Is Ultra Hot
Yesterday, I drove my wife's aunt to a major city nearby. We arrived early for her appointment, so I asked if we could go to the nearest toy store. She stared at me in disbelief but agreed to the idea. And I found three new Hot Wheels for my collection. One is the yellow Porsche 911 GT3 RS from ...
Ayrton Senna's 1991 Honda NSX Is Up for Grabs With Only 62,900 KM on the Clock
Ayrton Senna had a hand in making the Honda NSX the great-handling sports car we all know and love. Lest we forget, Ayrton raced for the Honda-powered McLaren F1 team between 1988 and 1993, racking up no fewer than three drivers' titles in this period. Given his links to the Japanese ...
Tesla's Revised Model 3 Performance Qualifies for the Federal EV Tax Credit
Redemption time? Tesla and its CEO have been the center of attention for a couple of weeks now, and not because they were doing something great. But when the marque that forced all other auto brands to step up and invest in battery-electric technology launches a 510-hp sedan, anyone would ...
VinFast Takes America by Storm, Opens 12 New Dealerships Across the Country
VinFast made it to America way faster than robust Chinese carmakers that are still dreaming of crossing the ocean. And it is going big. The Vietnamese car manufacturer has just signed agreements with 12 more dealers in the US. VinFast is working hard to broaden its di... (continue reading...)
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class Goes Electric, but It Can Sound Like a V8 and Do the Tank Turn
The electric G-Class that Mercedes-Benz has been teasing for ages is finally here. It turns out that it is not called the EQG, as it has been advertised, in line with the electric lineup of the premium carmaker. It is, in fact, the G 580 with EQ Technology, with a V8 sound in the speakers and ...
Two Drop-Down Decks Turn This Ultra-Functional Tiny Into the Ultimate Outdoor Oasis
"On-the-Go Opulence" is much more than a catchy phrase; it’s the perfect way to define this quirky and wonderfully ingenious house on wheels. Forget everything you thought you knew about tiny homes and explore this whimsical haven packed with smart solutions for ultimate functionality. The ...
Forget RVs and Travel Trailers: iKamper's DLX Proves Families Can Fit in a Rooftop Camper
While most people will swear up and down that an RV or travel trailer is the true way to explore outdoor living, not everyone has a fortune to spend on such machinery. For those of us who just want to transform our existing vehicle into an off-road and off-grid-worthy habitat, rooftop campers ...
Mattel Reveals Three Unexpected Hot Wheels Cars
I have been thinking about adding something to my bucket list. I have never attended a major Hot Wheels convention. Smaller meets are still cool, but aren't quite as epic as the real thing. I'll try to visit one this year and report on my findings. I remember seeing an entire hall of diecast ...
Subaru Legacy Falls Victim to Crossovers and SUVs, Production Will End in 2025
Numerous traditional passenger cars have lost the battle to high-riders these past few years, and another model is now getting ready to leave the assembly line for good: the Subaru Legacy. The Japanese company will end production of its family sedan at the end of the 2025 model year. The ...
This Gorgeous 20-foot Tiny Is What a Contemporary Beach House Should Be Like
Compact, easily transportable, yet also ultra-stylish and exuding a relaxed vibe – this is what today's beach homes and weekenders in general should be like. Tiny houses like the gorgeous Kill Devil Hills give us a glimpse into a reinvented vision of what a sustainable, affordable beach ...
Digitally Reborn Chevrolet Avalanche RST Gets a Virtual Chance to Shine Brightly
After the first three months of the year, the American car market looked almost the same at the end of last year, with the Ford F-Series on top and the Chevrolet Silverado in hot pursuit. The best-selling nameplates for the entirety of 2023 were, of course, the Ford F-Series wi... (continue ...
One Kitschy Lamborghini Urus Coming Right Up!
It is very tricky to tell how many copies of the Lamborghini Urus Mansory has maimed over the years. Nonetheless, the number is very high, and another copy is now contributing to it. This particular Lamborghini Urus shared on the controversial tuner's social media channels over the weekend ...
Suicide-Door Barn Find: 1966 Lincoln Continental Is All-Original and 99% Rust-Free
Lincoln's most iconic nameplate, the Continental, has been discontinued for four years as of 2024. And while it has been revived four times, it may never return—at least not as a sedan. But if you're eager to own a Continental, the nameplate has been in production for a whopping 48 years, and ...
Family-Owned 1969 Pontiac GTO Is a Mysterious Surprise, "Bigger Project Than Thought"
I'm certain the first thing any Pontiac fanboy can think of when hearing about a 1969 GTO is the "Judge" package. The $337.02 package has become incredibly desirable today, especially in all-original condition and with the Ram Air IV engine with 370 horsepower (though these are extremely rare). ...
Red and Green Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 Meet at the Dragstrip, Who Will Prevail?
Do you like apples? I do because I strongly believe in the saying, 'An apple a day keeps the doctor away!' So, how about a red and a green 'apple' served as Mopar appetizers at the local quarter-mile racetrack? Sorry, I couldn't help but think about green and red apples the ... (continue reading...)
This Compact Tiny House Is Proof That Downsizing Can Be Both Affordable and Stylish
Increased competition on any segment of the market should eventually lead to dipping prices, but that hasn't been the case so far with tiny houses. Models and builders are still popping up like mushrooms, but tiny houses remain priced prohibitively. One way to work around that would be to ...
The Screw Bike Is a Bonkers Omnidirectional Self-Balancing E-Moto With 3D-Printed Wheels
James Bruton, a famous YouTuber and mechanical engineer who likes to challenge traditional bike design and push the boundaries of what is possible, has revealed yet another oddball vehicle - a self-balancing omnidirectional electric motorcycle called the "Screw Bike." Most bike manufacturers ...
2025 Hyundai Grandeur Gets an Unofficial Facelift, Should It Launch in the US of A?
Hyundai is one of the few companies that remains committed to traditional passenger cars in the United States. It's low-slung portfolio comprises the battery-electric Ioniq 6, as well as the Elantra, Elantra Hybrid, Elantra N, and the Sonata. The Korean company has other such rides in its ...
Shaquille O'Neal Shows Up at a Car Show in His Apocalypse Monster Truck
There is no such thing as too big, too much, too expensive when your name is Shaquille O'Neal. Actually, too big, too much, too expensive might be the criteria for choosing his vehicles. Shaq attended a car show and drove there in his customized armored truck, which checks all those boxes. ...
Jaguar Recalls E-Pace Over Incorrectly Manufactured Passenger Airbag Module
To be discontinued after the 2024 model year, the Jaguar E-Pace has been hit with a safety recall. A little over 2,400 units produced for the United States market feature passenger airbag modules with out-of-specification deployment door weakening cuts. By out of specification, the automaker ...
Lamborghini Urus Hits the Tuning Gym, Looks Like a Muscular Hyper Hatch
Lowering the ground clearance of any crossover or SUV is tricky, as you'll often end up with a hatchback or wagon-looking ride. The same goes for this Lamborghini Urus, and while it may sound like we hate it, we don't. After all, it has grown more muscles in all the right places. Looking ready ...
This School Bus Was Converted Into a Ultra Budget-Friendly Family Home With a Huge Kitchen
Most people looking to build a tiny home on wheels don't have a fortune to invest in it. And to those people, I recommend considering a school bus conversion. Today, I'm checking out a budget-friendly skoolie that serves as a full-time mobile home for a family of four. Truthfully, you can use ...
2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray Hits the Dyno, Makes 568 HP at the Wheels
The E-Ray isn't the most powerful series-production Corvette of them all. That title goes to the C7-generation ZR1, and come summer 2024, said title will go to its long-awaited successor. GM's Chevrolet division quotes 655 horsepower from the rear-mounted small block and front-mounted electric ...
2025 MINI Aceman Debuts With Front-Wheel Drive, WLTP Range Tops 406 KM
Remember the subcompact MINI Paceman from 2012 through 2016? Its heir apparent will be revealed in the flesh tomorrow at the 18th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition with front-wheel drive and a choice of two high-voltage batteries. Why China and not the home market of the BMW Group ...
Volkswagen rethinks EVs in China with bold ID Code concept
Electric SUV previews new range of China-focused electric cars, with window animations and blinking headlights Volkswagen has revealed a radical shift in design for its future electric models with the unveiling of the ID Code concept at the 2024 Beijing motor show. Sporting a sleek new ...
The Upcoming Model Y Refresh Might Use Tesla's Next-Generation Architecture
Tesla hinted at accelerating new model launches by adding elements of the next-generation architecture to the existing models. This will allow Tesla to use existing production lines while honing the unboxed vehicle process for the upcoming robotaxi. The move explains why the Model Y refresh was ...
2026 BMW iX Going Under the Knife, Will Sport a New Face and Pack More Punch
BMW wants to keep the iX competitive in the electric crossover class for a few more years. As a result, a mid-cycle refresh of the vehicle is right around the corner, and it will replace the soon-to-be three-year-old iteration. We wouldn't hold our breath for a prettier design, as it will still ...
Facelifted Mitsubishi ASX Fails To Evade Its Renault Roots but Becomes Techier
Mitsubishi is still trying to trick new European car buyers into buying the ASX, a rebadged Renault Captur. However, since its French cousin got a mid-cycle refresh, it's not time for the Japanese variant to follow in its footsteps. Although significant compared to the (continue reading...)
2025 KTM 450 Rally Replica Unleashed to Trump All Competition in Next Year's Dakar
The Dakar Rally is not only one of the oldest competitions of its kind but also one of the most grueling. Dating back to 1979, the race pits against each other some of the world's most daring drivers and riders, in control of some of the most spectacular two- and four-wheeled vehicles ever ...
How Volkswagen plans to conquer the Chinese EV market
VW's new ID Code concept represents a strategic shift in China Localised development working at 'China speed' is critical to the brand's future in the region Volkswagen will attempt to grow its share of the electric car market in China by accelerating development through ...
This '92 Corvette Wants To Be Your Guilty Pleasure, Needs Your Name on the Dotted Line
The used car market is far from stabilized, as some models cost more money than they did a couple of years ago. And we don't mean those high-end collectibles that keep a good chunk of the petrolhead crowd up at night, but some traditional rides. This story focuses on the second example, ...
Cunningham C-3: America's Forgotten HEMI-Powered, Italian-Bodied Homologation Special
Developed in the early 1950s to finance the B. S. Cunningham Company's motorsport endeavors and homologate an updated race car for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the C-3 became one of the finest grand tourers of its era. Born in 1907 in Cincinnati, Ohio, Briggs Swift Cunningham II fell in love ...
GWM Ora 03 to spawn SUV as brand's third model
The new Ora will be larger than a crossover but smaller than a “full-blooded SUV” Crossover version of ex-Funky Cat is a "no-brainer" in Europe, says Ora's designer Chinese brand Ora will launch an SUV to take its lineup to three, as it pushes for a stronger footing ...
Thermonator Is Here: Flame-Throwing Robot Dog Can Be Legally Yours for Under $10K
If your vision of the apocalypse comes with a slight tinge of burned, you're in luck today. As of this week, residents of the United States, with the exception of those in Maryland and California, can legally purchase a flame-throwing robot dog online for a hair under $10K. World, meet ...